Indiana § 33-33-71-23 - Chief judge
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§ 33-33-71-23. Chief judge
Sec. 23. (a) The superior court, by rules duly adopted by the court, shall designate one (1) of the judges as chief judge and fix the time the chief judge presides.
(b) The chief judge shall be responsible for the operation and conduct of the court and to seeing that the court operates efficiently and judicially.
(c) The chief judge shall do the following:
(1) Assign cases to a judge of the court or reassign cases from one (1) judge of the court to another judge of the court to ensure the efficient operation and conduct of the court.
(2) Assign and allocate courtrooms, other rooms, and other facilities to ensure the efficient operation and conduct of the court.
(3) Annually submit to the fiscal body of St. Joseph County a budget for the court.
(4) Make appointments or selections on behalf of the court that are required of a superior court judge under any statute.
(5) Direct the employment and management of court personnel.
(6) Conduct cooperative efforts with other courts for establishing and administering shared programs and facilities.
[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-40-23.]
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
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