Sec. 15. In accordance with rules adopted by the judges of the circuit court under section 16 of this chapter, the chief judge shall do the following:

(1) Ensure that the circuit court operates efficiently and judicially under rules adopted by the circuit court.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 33-33-48-15

  • Chief judge: The judge who has primary responsibility for the administration of a court but also decides cases; chief judges are determined by seniority.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
(2) Annually submit to the fiscal body of Madison County a budget for the court, including amounts necessary for:

(A) the operation of the circuit’s probation department;

(B) the defense of indigents; and

(C) maintaining an adequate legal research facility.

(3) Make the appointments or selections required of a circuit or superior court judge.

As added by P.L.201-2011, SEC.72.