33-27-4-1. Application
Sec. 1. A person who desires to serve as a senior judge under IC 33-23-3 may apply to the judicial nominating commission for certification to the supreme court as a senior judge. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-2.1-4-17.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.6.
33-27-4-2. Certification
Sec. 2. The judicial nominating commission shall certify to the supreme court a person desiring to serve as a senior judge if the person meets requirements for service as a senior judge set by the supreme court under IC 33-24-3-7. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-2.1-4-17.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.6.
33-27-4-3. Restrictions on Certification; Retirement Benefits
Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a person may not be certified under this section if: (1) the person: (A) has not served as a: (i) judge; (ii) justice; (iii) magistrate; or (iv) commissioner appointed under IC 33-33-49 who has all the powers and duties prescribed for a magistrate; or (B) is […]
33-27-2-7. Personnel; Appropriations
Sec. 7. (a) The judicial nominating commission may employ investigators and other experts that the commission determines are necessary to carry out its functions and purposes. The commission may employ special counsel in a proceeding if the commission determines the employment is advisable. (b) The office of judicial administration shall serve the judicial nominating commission […]
33-27-2-8. Staff Duties
Sec. 8. (a) The staff of the judicial nominating commission shall make the findings of fact concerning individuals eligible to fill a vacancy in a judicial office as the commission directs. (b) The staff shall compile biographical sketches of each nominee running for election to the judicial nominating commission. The information compiled shall be submitted […]
33-27-2-9. Commissioners, Employees, and Staff; Immunity From Civil Liability
Sec. 9. The commissioners, employees, and staff of the judicial nominating commission are immune from civil liability for any act or proceeding taken, or communication or statement made, relevant to the evaluation of a candidate under IC 33-27-3-2. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-2.1-4-15.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.6.
33-27-2-10. Agencies, Organizations, Other Associations, or Persons; Immunity From Civil Liability
Sec. 10. An agency, an organization, a person, or an association described in IC 33-27-3-2(c) is immune from civil liability for providing information or assistance in an investigation under IC 33-27-3-2 or for testifying before the judicial nominating commission if: (1) the information or testimony is relevant to the evaluation of a candidate under IC […]
33-27-3-1. Duties
Sec. 1. (a) When a vacancy occurs in the supreme court, the court of appeals, or the tax court, the clerk of the court shall promptly notify the chairman of the commission of the vacancy. (b) The chairman shall call a meeting of the commission not later than twenty (20) days after receiving the notice. […]
33-27-3-2. Evaluating Judicial Candidates; Investigations; Public Disclosure of Names and Information; Public Records
Sec. 2. (a) The judicial nominating commission shall submit to the governor, from those names the commission considers for a vacancy, the names of only the three (3) most highly qualified candidates. In determining which candidates are most highly qualified each commission member shall evaluate each candidate, in writing, on the following considerations: (1) Legal […]
33-27-1-2. “Attorney Commissioners”
Sec. 2. “Attorney commissoners” means the three (3) individuals admitted to the practice of law who are elected to the judicial nominating commission by the electors. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-2.1-1-3.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.6.