Chapter 1 Definitions
Chapter 2 Commissioners, Employees, and Staff
Chapter 3 Duties of the Commission; Appointments to Judicial Office
Chapter 4 Appointment of Senior Judges

Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 33 > Article 27 - Judicial Nominating Commission

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Executive session: A portion of the Senate's daily session in which it considers executive business.
  • Month: means a calendar month, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
  • Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5