Sec. 16. (a) The judges of the circuit court shall adopt rules to provide for the administration of the circuit court, including rules governing the following:

(1) Allocation of case load.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 33-33-48-16

  • 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) Legal representation for indigents.

(3) Budgetary matters of the circuit court.

(4) Operation of the probation department.

(5) Term of administration of the chief judge.

(6) Employment and management of circuit court personnel.

(7) Cooperative efforts with other courts for establishing and administering shared programs and facilities.

     (b) The circuit court shall file with the office of judicial administration a copy of the rules adopted under this section.

As added by P.L.201-2011, SEC.73. Amended by P.L.161-2018, SEC.83.