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Home » US Law » 2022 Indiana Code » Title 33. Courts and Court Officers » Article 23. General Provisions » Chapter 12. Political Activity of Court Employees

33-23-12-1. Legislative Findings

Sec. 1. The general assembly finds that: (1) the right of every citizen to freely participate in political activity is inherent in the guarantee of free speech contained in Article 1, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana and in Amendment I to the Constitution of the United States; (2) the right […]

33-23-12-2. “Court Employee”

Sec. 2. (a) As used in this chapter, “court employee” means a person employed by any of the following: (1) The supreme court. (2) The court of appeals. (3) The tax court. (4) A circuit court. (5) A superior court. (6) A juvenile court. (7) A probate court. (8) A municipal court. (9) A city […]

33-23-12-3. Right to Participate in or Abstain From Political Activity

Sec. 3. Except when on duty or acting in an official capacity and except where otherwise provided by state or federal law, a court employee may not be: (1) discouraged from engaging in political activity; or (2) denied the right to choose to refrain from engaging in political activity. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-1-17-3.] As added […]