Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “counsel” means the lawyer designated by the commission to:

(1) gather and present evidence before the masters or commission with respect to the charges against a judge; and

Terms Used In Indiana Code 33-38-13-3

  • commission: means the commission on judicial qualifications described in Article 7, Section 9 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana. See Indiana Code 33-38-13-2
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • judge: means a judge of the court of appeals. See Indiana Code 33-38-13-4
  • masters: means the special masters appointed by the chief justice upon request of the commission. See Indiana Code 33-38-13-6
(2) represent the commission before the supreme court in connection with any proceedings before the court.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-2.1-1-3.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.17.