Sec. 1. (a) The officers of a city court are a:
(1) judge;
(2) clerk; and
(3) bailiff.
However, in third class cities, the judge may act as clerk and perform all duties of the clerk of the court or appoint a clerk of the court. If the judge does not act as clerk of the court or appoint a clerk of the court, the city clerk-treasurer elected under IC 3-10-6 shall perform the duties of the clerk of the city court.
(b) The clerk is an officer of a town court. The judge of a town court may act as clerk and perform all duties of the clerk of the court or appoint a clerk of the court. If the judge does not act as a clerk of the court or appoint a clerk of the court, the town clerk-treasurer elected under IC 3-10-6 or IC 3-10-7 shall perform the duties of the clerk of the town court.
(c) The clerk and bailiff may not receive any fees or compensation other than their salaries.
[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-10.1-6-1.1.]
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.14.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 33. Courts and Court Officers
Article 35. City and Town Courts
Chapter 3. Personnel; Expenses; Costs
33-35-3-1. City Court Officers; Town Court Officers
33-35-3-2. Clerk of City Court in Second or Third Class Cities; Powers and Duties
33-35-3-3. Bailiff of City Courts
33-35-3-4. Town Marshal; Service of Process
33-35-3-5. City Court Referees
33-35-3-6. Prosecuting Attorney or City Attorney; Prosecutions in City Court
33-35-3-7. Books, Dockets, Papers, and Printed Blanks
33-35-3-9. City Courts in Certain Counties; Disposition of Costs; Costs Paid in Advance