§ 33-33-2-40 — Vacancy in judgeship; nomination of candidates; requirements

In selecting the three (3) nominees to be
submitted to the governor, the commission shall comply with the
following requirements:
(1) The commission shall submit only the names of the three (3)
most highly qualified candidates from among all those eligible
individuals considered. To be eligible for nomination as a judge
of the Allen superior court, a person must meet the qualifications
listed in section 10 of this chapter.
(2) As an aid in choosing the three (3) most qualified candidates,
the commission shall in writing evaluate each eligible individual
it considers on the following factors:
(A) Law school record, including any academic honors and
achievements.
(B) Contributions to scholarly journals and publications,
legislative draftings, and legal briefs.
(C) Activities in public service, including:
(i) writings and speeches concerning public or civic affairs
that are on public record, including campaign speeches or
writing, letters to newspapers, and testimony before public
agencies;
(ii) government service;
(iii) efforts and achievements in improving the administration
of justice; and
(iv) other conduct relating to the candidate's profession.
(D) Legal experience, including the number of years practicing
law, the kind of practice involved, and reputation as a trial
lawyer or judge.
(E) Probable judicial temperament.
(F) Physical condition, including age, stamina, and possible
habitual intemperance.
(G) Personality traits, including the exercise of sound judgment,
ability to compromise and conciliate, patience, decisiveness,
and dedication.
(H) Membership on boards of directors, financial interests, and
any other consideration that might create conflict of interest
with a judicial office.
(I) Any other pertinent information that the commission feels is
important in selecting the best qualified individuals for judicial
office.
(3) An individual may not be evaluated before the individual
states in writing that the individual desires to hold a judicial office
that is or will be created by a vacancy.
(4) The political affiliations of a candidate may not be considered.
[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-5.1-38.1.]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.