Sec. 37. (a) The commission shall submit only the names of the five (5) most highly qualified candidates from among those eligible individuals considered. To be eligible for nomination as a judge of the St. Joseph superior court, a person must be domiciled in the county of St. Joseph, a citizen of the United States, and admitted to the practice of law in the courts of Indiana.
(b) In abiding by the mandate in subsection (a), the commission shall evaluate in writing each eligible individual on the following factors:
(1) Law school record, including any academic honors and achievements.
(2) Contribution to scholarly journals and publications, legislative draftings, and legal briefs.
(3) Activities in public service, including:
(A) writings and speeches concerning public or civic affairs which are on public record, including but not limited to campaign speeches or writing, letters to newspapers, and testimony before public agencies;
(B) efforts and achievements in improving the administration of justice; and
(C) other conduct relating to the individual's profession.
(4) Legal experience, including the number of years of practicing law, the kind of practice involved, and reputation as a trial lawyer or judge.
(5) Probable judicial temperament.
(6) Physical condition, including age, stamina, and possible habitual intemperance.
(7) Personality traits, including the exercise of sound judgment, ability to compromise and conciliate patience, decisiveness, and dedication.
(8) Membership on boards of directors, financial interest, and any other consideration that might create conflict of interest with a judicial office.
(9) Any other pertinent information that the commission feels is important in selecting the best qualified individuals for judicial office.
(c) Written evaluations may not be made on an individual until the individual states in writing that the individual desires to hold a judicial office that is or will be created by vacancy.
(d) The political affiliations of any candidate may not be considered by the commission in evaluating and determining which eligible candidates shall be recommended to the governor for a vacancy on the St. Joseph superior court.
[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-40-41.]
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
33-33-71-5. Establishment of Superior Court; Number of Judges
33-33-71-10. Court of Record; Force and Effect of Judgments, Decrees, and Orders
33-33-71-11. Power and Authority of Judges
33-33-71-12. Powers of Judges Same as Circuit Judges
33-33-71-13. Sessions of Court; Facilities; Jurisdiction
33-33-71-14. Dockets; Books, Papers, and Records
33-33-71-15. Single Order Book for Entire Court
33-33-71-18. Laws and Rules Governing Practice and Procedure
33-33-71-20. Appeal From Order or Judgment of Court
33-33-71-22. Appointment of Officers and Personnel
33-33-71-24. Judges Acting in Concert; Majority Decision
33-33-71-25. Administrative Officer of Court
33-33-71-26. Transfer of Causes From Circuit Court
33-33-71-27. Transfer of Causes to Circuit Court
33-33-71-28. Circuit Court Judge Sitting as Superior Court Judge
33-33-71-29. Judicial Nominating Commission; Establishment
33-33-71-30. Judicial Nominating Commission; Membership
33-33-71-31. Members Appointed by the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners
33-33-71-35. Succession of Membership
33-33-71-36. Nominations for Vacancies in Superior Court; Meetings of Commission
33-33-71-37. Qualifications of Nominees; Evaluation
33-33-71-38. List of Nominees; Submission to Governor
33-33-71-39. Withdrawal of List or Names of Nominees
33-33-71-40. Appointment to Fill Vacancies
33-33-71-41. Effective Date of Appointments
33-33-71-43. Submission of Question of Retention in Office or Rejection of Judge to Electorate
33-33-71-44. Conditions of Office
33-33-71-45. Judicial Qualifications Commission; Membership; Employment of Special Counsel
33-33-71-46. Recommendation for Suspension or Removal of Judge
33-33-71-47. Meetings of Commission
33-33-71-48. Confidentiality of Proceedings
33-33-71-49. Defamatory Material
33-33-71-51. Complaint by Citizen; Investigation
33-33-71-52. Notification of Formal Proceedings
33-33-71-54. Time and Place for Hearing
33-33-71-57. Rights of Judge in Formal Proceedings
33-33-71-58. Amendments to Notice or Answer
33-33-71-59. Hearing Additional Evidence
33-33-71-60. Recommendation of Commission; Vote
33-33-71-61. Certified Recommendation to Supreme Court
33-33-71-62. Petition to Modify or Reject Commission Recommendation
33-33-71-63. Powers of Commission in Investigations and Hearings
33-33-71-65. Enforcement of Subpoena
33-33-71-66. Papers and Pleadings Filed With Commission