The Merrimack County Clerk of Court, when he receives any petition covered by this Rule, shall inquire of the Justice, who last committed, recommitted, or granted privileges to the patient, to determine if that Justice wishes to retain jurisdiction of the case. That Justice is not required to retain jurisdiction but may do so in his or her discretion. If jurisdiction is not so retained, the Justices of the Superior Court shall conduct all hearings covered by this rule on a rotating schedule to be established by the Chief Justice.