Sec. 11. (a) The judge of division No. 1, division No. 2, division No. 3, and division No. 4 of the court may each appoint one (1) full-time magistrate under IC 33-23-5 to serve as the court requires. A magistrate appointed under this section:
(1) must be a resident of the county; and
(2) continues in office until removed by the judge that the magistrate serves.
(b) The appointment of a magistrate under this section must be in writing.
(c) The judge may specifically determine the duties of the magistrate within the limits established under IC 33-23-5.
(d) The county executive shall provide and maintain suitable facilities for the use of the magistrate, including necessary furniture and equipment.
(e) The court shall employ administrative staff necessary to support the functions of the magistrates.
(f) The county fiscal body shall appropriate sufficient funds for the provision of staff and facilities required under this section.
(g) A magistrate is entitled to annual compensation as established under IC 33-23-5-10. The state shall pay the salary set under IC 33-23-5-10.
[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-29.5-7.2.]
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.123-2021, SEC.8.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 33. Courts and Court Officers
Article 33. Court System Organization in Each County
33-33-45-3. Establishment of Superior Court
33-33-45-6. Juvenile Court Jurisdiction
33-33-45-7. Court of Record; Force and Effect of Judgments and Orders
33-33-45-8. Power and Authority of Court
33-33-45-9. Additional Court Powers
33-33-45-10. Magistrates of Criminal Division
33-33-45-13. Location of Court Sessions
33-33-45-14. Books, Papers, and Records
33-33-45-16. Laws and Rules Governing the Court
33-33-45-19. Chief Judge; Senior Judge
33-33-45-20. Action of Entire Court
33-33-45-21. Divisions of Court; Assignment of Judges
33-33-45-22. Transfer of Actions From Circuit Court
33-33-45-23. Transfer of Actions to Circuit Court
33-33-45-24. Authority of Circuit Judge to Sit in Superior Court
33-33-45-25. Incumbent Judges; Retention; Election
33-33-45-27. Judicial Nominating Commission; Establishment
33-33-45-28. Judicial Nominating Commission; Membership
33-33-45-29. Members Appointed by the Lake County Board of Commissioners
33-33-45-33. Duration in Office
33-33-45-34. Vacancies; Meetings of Commission
33-33-45-35. Nominees; Requirements of Commission
33-33-45-36. List of Nominees; Public Records; Submission to Governor
33-33-45-37. Withdrawal of Name or List of Nominations
33-33-45-38. Selection of Judges
33-33-45-40. Effective Date of Appointment
33-33-45-42. Submission to Electorate; Question of Retention in Office or Rejection of Judges