Sec. 40. In selecting the three (3) nominees to be submitted to the governor, the commission shall comply with the following requirements:
(1) The commission shall submit only the names of the three (3) most highly qualified candidates from among all those eligible individuals considered. To be eligible for nomination as a judge of the Allen superior court, a person must meet the qualifications listed in section 10 of this chapter.
(2) As an aid in choosing the three (3) most qualified candidates, the commission shall in writing evaluate each eligible individual it considers on the following factors:
(A) Law school record, including any academic honors and achievements.
(B) Contributions to scholarly journals and publications, legislative draftings, and legal briefs.
(C) Activities in public service, including:
(i) writings and speeches concerning public or civic affairs that are on public record, including campaign speeches or writing, letters to newspapers, and testimony before public agencies;
(ii) government service;
(iii) efforts and achievements in improving the administration of justice; and
(iv) other conduct relating to the candidate's profession.
(D) Legal experience, including the number of years practicing law, the kind of practice involved, and reputation as a trial lawyer or judge.
(E) Probable judicial temperament.
(F) Physical condition, including age, stamina, and possible habitual intemperance.
(G) Personality traits, including the exercise of sound judgment, ability to compromise and conciliate, patience, decisiveness, and dedication.
(H) Membership on boards of directors, financial interests, and any other consideration that might create conflict of interest with a judicial office.
(I) Any other pertinent information that the commission feels is important in selecting the best qualified individuals for judicial office.
(3) An individual may not be evaluated before the individual states in writing that the individual desires to hold a judicial office that is or will be created by a vacancy.
(4) The political affiliations of a candidate may not be considered.
[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-5.1-38.1.]
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 33. Courts and Court Officers
Article 33. Court System Organization in Each County
33-33-2-5. Establishment of Superior Court
33-33-2-7. Location of Superior Court Sessions
33-33-2-9. Judicial Candidates; Terms
33-33-2-10. Candidate for Judge; Qualifications
33-33-2-11. Limits on Acceptance of Contributions
33-33-2-12. Rules and Regulations; Incidental Powers of Judges
33-33-2-13. Orders, Writs, Appointments, and Commissions
33-33-2-15. Salary of Juvenile Referee
33-33-2-17. Clerk and Sheriff; Duties, Liabilities, Fees, and Procedure
33-33-2-18. Record Books and Dockets
33-33-2-22. Laws Applicable to Superior Court
33-33-2-24. Fees of Jurors and Witnesses
33-33-2-25. Transfer of Cases From Circuit Court
33-33-2-26. Transfer of Cases to Circuit Court
33-33-2-27. Authority of Circuit Judge to Sit in Superior Court
33-33-2-31. Divisions of the Court
33-33-2-32. Judicial Nominating Commission; Establishment
33-33-2-33. Judicial Nominating Commission; Membership
33-33-2-34. Judicial Nominating Commission; Nonattorney Members
33-33-2-35. Judicial Nominating Commission; Attorney Members
33-33-2-36. Judicial Nominating Commission; Election of Attorney Members
33-33-2-37. Judicial Nominating Commission; Notification of Election or Appointment
33-33-2-38. Judicial Nominating Commission; Service; Limitation
33-33-2-39. Vacancy in Judgeship; Nomination of Candidates; Meetings of Commission
33-33-2-40. Vacancy in Judgeship; Nomination of Candidates; Requirements
33-33-2-41. Vacancy in Judgeship; Submission of List of Nominees to Governor
33-33-2-42. Vacancy in Judgeship; Nomination of Candidates; Substitution of Names
33-33-2-43. Vacancy in Judgeship; Appointment From List of Nominees
33-33-2-44. Vacancy in Judgeship; Effective Date of Appointment
33-33-2-45. Vacancy in Judgeship; Appointee to Serve Unexpired Term