When provision is made by law or by rule of court for a child under ten years of age to draw the names of the jurors for the purpose of impaneling a jury, either a person who is totally blind or a child under the age of ten years may draw the names of the jurors whenever the court may so direct with the same force and effect as a child under ten years of age.

If a child under ten years of age or a totally blind person is not present in the courtroom, the clerk of court, with the approval of the presiding judge, may designate a responsible and impartial person to draw the names of the jurors.