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.]
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