§ 33-33-71-37 — Qualifications of nominees; evaluation

Indiana § 33-33-71-37

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 33: COURT SYSTEM ORGANIZATION IN EACH
• Ch. 71: St. Joseph County

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(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.]

Legislative History

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