Indiana § 3-12-6-9.5 Disqualification of judge where recount involves court assuming
jurisdiction

Indiana Statutes

§ 3-12-6-9.5 — Disqualification of judge where recount involves court assuming jurisdiction

Indiana § 3-12-6-9.5

Art. 12ASCERTAINING RESULTS OF ELECTIONS

Ch. 6Recount Procedures for Nomination for and Election to

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Ind. Code § 3-12-6-9.5 (2026).

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5.If a recount involves the nomination or election of the judge of the court that assumes jurisdiction over the recount and the regular judge of the court is a party to the proceeding, then the regular judge is disqualified to act in any way in the proceeding except to transfer a petition or cross-petition under section 8 of this chapter. The judge shall, within three (3) days after the court assumes jurisdiction, certify the fact of disqualification to the governor, who shall then appoint a special judge for the proceeding.

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5. If a recount involves the nomination or
election of the judge of the court that assumes jurisdiction over the
recount and the regular judge of the court is a party to the proceeding,
then the regular judge is disqualified to act in any way in the
proceeding except to transfer a petition or cross-petition under section
8 of this chapter. The judge shall, within three (3) days after the court
assumes jurisdiction, certify the fact of disqualification to the governor,
who shall then appoint a special judge for the proceeding.