3-8-8-4. Commission Hearing
Sec. 4. The commission shall do the following not later than three (3) business days after the challenger’s sworn statement is filed under section 3 of this chapter: (1) Meet to hear the challenge. (2) Conclude the hearing. As added by P.L.230-2005, SEC.32.
3-8-8-5. Commission Determination; Effect of Commission Failure to Make Determination
Sec. 5. (a) Not later than one (1) business day after concluding the hearing, the commission shall announce its determination on the matter. (b) If the commission does not announce a determination on the matter as provided in subsection (a), the commission is considered to have: (1) dismissed the challenge; and (2) taken final action […]
3-8-8-6. Appeal of Commission Determination
Sec. 6. The candidate or the challenger may appeal any final action: (1) that the commission has taken; or (2) that the commission is considered to have taken under section 5 of this chapter; to the court of appeals for errors of law under the same terms, conditions, and standards that govern appeals in ordinary […]
3-8-8-7. Termination of Challenge Regardless of Status of Challenge or Appeal; Status of Candidate Who Withdraws After 60 Days Before Election
Sec. 7. (a) Regardless of the status of a challenge before the commission or the court of appeals, at noon sixty (60) days before the general election the following apply: (1) The challenge is terminated. (2) The name of the challenged candidate may not be removed from the ballot. (3) The name of another individual […]
3-8-8-8. Effect of Candidate Who Withdraws Receiving Most Votes in Election; Filling Vacancy
Sec. 8. (a) This section applies if a candidate whose name remains on the ballot under section 7 of this chapter receives the most votes in the general election among all candidates for the office. (b) If, after the election, it is determined as provided by law that the individual was not qualified to be […]
3-8-9-1. Application of Chapter
Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to candidates for local or school board offices. As added by P.L.90-2012, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.278-2019, SEC.32.
3-8-9-2. “Filer”
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “filer” refers to an individual who files a statement of economic interests under this chapter. As added by P.L.90-2012, SEC.3.
3-8-9-3. “Statement”
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “statement” refers to the statement of economic interests required to be filed under this chapter. As added by P.L.90-2012, SEC.3.
3-8-9-4. Application to Local and School Board Offices; Exceptions; Statement of Economic Interests; Requirement to File
Sec. 4. (a) This section does not apply to a candidate for either of the following: (1) Judge of a circuit, superior, city, town, probate, or small claims court. (2) Prosecuting attorney of a judicial circuit. (b) A candidate for a local office or school board office shall file a written statement of economic interests […]
3-8-9-5. Statement of Economic Interests; When to File
Sec. 5. An individual required to file a statement under section 4 of this chapter shall file the statement as follows: (1) With the individual’s: (A) declaration of candidacy under IC 3-8-2 or IC 3-8-5; (B) petition of nomination under IC 3-8-2.5 or IC 3-8-6 for an office described in IC 3-8-2-5 in a county […]