Sec. 2. (a) As used in this section, "judge" refers to a judge of a city court.
(b) If a judge wishes to resign from office, the judge must resign as provided in IC 5-8-3.5.
(c) A vacancy that occurs because of the death of a judge may be certified to the governor under IC 5-8-6.
(d) A vacancy that occurs, other than by resignation or death of a judge, shall be certified to the governor by the circuit court clerk of the county in which the judge resided.
(e) A vacancy in the office of judge of a city court shall be filled by the governor. However, the governor may not fill a vacancy that occurs because of the death of a judge until the governor receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6.
[Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-10-5.5(a).]
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.439; P.L.119-2005, SEC.7.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 8. Vacancies in City Offices Not Held by a Major Party
3-13-8-1.5. Meeting Held Before Vacancy Exists; Notice of Meeting
3-13-8-2. Office of Judge of City Court
3-13-8-3. Office of Mayor of First Class City
3-13-8-4. City-County Council of First Class City
3-13-8-5. Office of Mayor of Second Class City
3-13-8-6. Office of City Clerk of Second Class City
3-13-8-7. Common Council of Second Class City
3-13-8-8. Office of Mayor of Third Class City
3-13-8-9. Office of City Clerk-Treasurer of Third Class City
3-13-8-10. Common Council of Third Class City
3-13-8-11. Vacating Office by Incumbent Pending Outcome of Election Contest
3-13-8-12. Bond, Oath, Rights, and Duties of Person Filling Vacancy