24 CAR § 1-501. Policy

(a) It is declared to be the state’s public policy that district judges and former municipal judges may retire or be retired when that course appears to be in the best interest: (1) Of the official concerned; and (2) For the public welfare. (b) Factors to be considered for retirement are: (1) Physical disability; (2) Advanced age; or (3) Other infirmities calculated to materially impair the conduct of judicial duties.