238. A recusation proposed before the judge has made a declaration must be communicated to him and he must, within 10 days, declare in writing whether or not the grounds alleged are true. After such time has expired, the motion is referred to the court, to be heard in the absence of the recused judge.
1965 (1st sess.), c. 80, a. 238; 1999, c. 40, s. 56.