Sec. 3. (a) A vacancy in the office of clerk of the circuit court that was last held by a person elected or selected as a candidate of a major political party of the state shall be filled by a caucus under IC 3-13-11 . (b) A vacancy that occurs in the office of clerk of the circuit court: (1) other than by resignation; and (2) that is not covered by subsection (a); shall be certified to the governor by the judge of the circuit court. (c) A vacancy in the office of clerk of the circuit court not covered by subsection (a) shall be filled by the governor. The person who is appointed holds office for the remainder of the unexpired term and until a successor is elected and qualified. [Pre-1986 Recodification Citation: 3-2-10-2 part.] IC 3-13-7 Chapter 7. Vacancies in Other County Offices Not Held by a Major Party 3-13-7-1 Vacancy in office last held by person elected or selected as candidate of major political party 3-13-7-1.5 Meeting held before vacancy exists; notice of meeting 3-13-7-2 County elected office other than county council; meeting; notice; appointments pro tempore 3-13-7-2.5 Vacancy in political subdivision nonpartisan elected office other than school board 3-13-7-3 County council 3-13-7-4 Vacating of office by incumbent pending outcome of election contest 3-13-7-5 Bond, oath, rights, and duties of person filling vacancy 3-13-7-6 Term of office
‹ Prev All Indiana sections Next ›
Lexace provides legal information, not legal advice, and no attorney–client relationship is created. Statute text is provided for general information and may not reflect the most recent amendments; verify against the official state code.