109.1. In the event of the temporary absence of any of the justices that form the local jurisdictional bodies, this is filled in accordance with the procedure set out in the local electoral laws.

109.2. Concerning the definitive absence of a justice, this will be communicated to the Senate so that the substitution procedure is initiated. Temporary absences that exceed three months will be considered permanent.

109.3. The local laws will establish the appointment procedure of the chief justice, as well as the rules for filling the temporary absences that occur. The presidency should be rotating.