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The document is an application form for certification as a Senior Judge by the Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission. It requires applicants to provide personal information, details of their judicial service, current legal practice, health status, and eligibility criteria. The form includes sections for certifying compliance with specific requirements and conditions for serving as a Senior Judge in 2015.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Indiana Application for Certification as Senior Judge in the editor.
Begin by entering your full name and birthdate in the designated fields. Ensure accuracy as this information is crucial for identification.
Provide your home and office contact details, including address, telephone number, and email. This allows for effective communication regarding your application.
Input your attorney number and confirm your active status with the Indiana Commission on Continuing Legal Education. This verifies your eligibility.
Detail your previous judicial experience by specifying the court where you served, along with your term of office. This section highlights your qualifications.
List three attorneys who practiced in your court during your tenure. Their references can support your application.
Indicate whether you currently practice law and describe your practice if applicable. Mention any partners or associates to provide context.
Answer questions regarding retirement benefits and availability for service as a Senior Judge, ensuring you meet the necessary criteria.
Assess and report on your health status, noting any physical impairments that may affect your service capability.
Finally, review all entries for accuracy before signing and dating the application at the bottom of the form.

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What is a senior judge in Indiana?

A Senior Judge may act as a replacement when the regular judge is unavailable; as a complement when the regular judge is in trial, working on opinions, or fulfilling administrative duties; or as an assistant to oversee the processing of certain types of cases or court programs.

What does being a senior judge mean?

Senior Judges Article III judges who have met age and service requirements set by federal statute are eligible to take senior status if they are at least 65 years old and have served at least 15 years on the bench, or any combination of age and years of service thereafter that equals 80.

What are the three types of judges?

The Supreme Court of India sits at the top, followed by the High Courts of their respective states, where district judges sit in District Courts, Magistrates of Second Class, and Civil Judge (Junior Division) sit at the bottom of the importance hierarchy.

When can a judge take senior status?

Code, Section 371(c). Beginning at age 65, a judge may retire at his or her current salary or take senior status after performing 15 years of active service as an Article III judge (65+15 = 80).

What is the lazy judge rule in Indiana?

A party in a case delayed by the judge may, under Indiana Trial Rules 53.1 and 53.2, file a praecipe representing that the judge has not set a motion for hearing within 30 days, has not ruled on a motion within 30 days if a hearing is not required, or has not ruled for over 90 days on an issue taken under advisement.