Sec. 1. A judge shall be elected at the general election every four (4) years by the registered voters residing within the township in which the small claims court is located. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-3-1.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.174-2006, SEC.4.
Sec. 10. (a) A judge is subject to disciplinary action for the grounds and in the manner set forth in IC 33-38-14. (b) The commission on judicial qualifications for judges of the superior and probate courts is the commission on judicial qualifications for the judges of the small claims courts. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-3-11.] As […]
Sec. 11. Before assuming the duties of a judge, a judge must take an oath to: (1) faithfully perform the duties of the judge’s office; and (2) support and defend to the best of the judge’s ability the constitution and laws of Indiana and the United States. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-3-12.] As added by P.L.98-2004, […]
Sec. 12. (a) A judge shall: (1) furnish a bond in a sum required by the circuit court judge to provide for the: (A) faithful discharge of the duties of the office; and (B) payment or delivery to the proper persons of whatever money or other property may come into the judge’s hands when acting […]
Sec. 13. (a) A judge shall procure a seal that will stamp upon paper a distinct impression of words and letters. The seal must contain the words “____________ Township of Marion County Small Claims Court” (insert the name of the township in the blank). (b) Deeds, mortgages, powers of attorney, state warrants, and all other […]
Sec. 14. (a) The resignation of a judge shall be delivered to the clerk of the circuit court. The clerk shall advise the circuit court and appropriate township board. (b) A vacancy occurring in a judgeship must be filled under IC 3-13-10. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-3-15.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13.
Sec. 2. A judge must meet the qualifications prescribed by IC 3-8-1-30. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-3-2.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13.
Sec. 3. The term of office of a judge is four (4) years, beginning January 1 after election and continuing until a successor is: (1) elected; and (2) qualified. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-3-4.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13.
Sec. 4. (a) The circuit court judge may establish a regular hourly schedule for the performance of duties by full-time or part-time township small claims courts and each judge shall maintain that schedule. (b) If the circuit court judge does not establish a regular hourly schedule, the judge shall perform the judge’s duties at regular, […]
Sec. 5. (a) The annual salary of a judge who is the judge of a full-time court is equal to seventy-five percent (75%) of the minimum salary paid by the state to the Marion County circuit court judge. (b) The salary of a judge may not be reduced during the judge’s term of office. [Pre-2004 […]
Sec. 6. (a) The annual salary of a judge shall be paid in twelve (12) equal monthly installments by the township trustee. (b) The judge may not receive remuneration other than a salary set under section 5 of this chapter for the performance of the judge’s official duties except payments for performing marriage ceremonies. [Pre-2004 […]
Sec. 7. A judge serving full time: (1) shall devote full time to judicial duties; and (2) may not engage in the practice of law. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-3-8.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.170-2015, SEC.6; P.L.86-2018, SEC.231.
Sec. 8. The: (1) judge of a small claims court; and (2) employees of the court; may be eligible to participate in the public employees’ retirement fund as provided in IC 5-10.3, but a judge is not eligible to participate as a member in the judges’ retirement fund under IC 33-38. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-3-9.] […]
Sec. 9. (a) A vacation of one (1) month per year shall be provided for a judge who serves in a full-time capacity. (b) The circuit court judge may authorize the appointment of a judge pro tempore to handle the judicial business of the vacationing judge, if the circuit court judge considers it necessary. [Pre-2004 […]
