Sec. 3. (a) The court has one (1) judge, who shall be elected at the general election every six (6) years in Tippecanoe County. The judge's term begins January 1 following the election and ends December 31 following the election of the judge's successor.
(b) To be eligible to hold office as judge of the court, a person must:
(1) be a resident of Tippecanoe County; and
(2) be admitted to the bar of Indiana.
[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-42.1-2.]
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.161-2011, SEC.15; P.L.201-2011, SEC.91.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 33. Courts and Court Officers
Article 33. Court System Organization in Each County
Chapter 79.3. Tippecanoe Superior Court No. 3
33-33-79.3-2. Establishment of Superior Court; Seal; Judicial District
33-33-79.3-3. Judge; Election, Term, and Qualifications
33-33-79.3-5. Power of Judge Same as Circuit Court Judges
33-33-79.3-6. Bailiff and Court Reporter
33-33-79.3-7. Dockets; Books and Papers
33-33-79.3-8. Location of Court Sessions
33-33-79.3-9. Transfers of Actions and Proceedings