(a) The judge of division No. 1, division No. 2, division No. 3, and division No. 4 of the court may each appoint one (1) full-time magistrate under IC 33-23-5 to serve as the court requires. A magistrate appointed under this section:
- (1) must be a resident of the county; and
- (2) continues in office until removed by the judge that the magistrate serves.
- (b) The appointment of a magistrate under this section must be in writing.
- (c) The judge may specifically determine the duties of the magistrate within the limits established under IC 33-23-5 .
- (d) The county executive shall provide and maintain suitable facilities for the use of the magistrate, including necessary furniture and equipment.
- (e) The court shall employ administrative staff necessary to support the functions of the magistrates.
- (f) The county fiscal body shall appropriate sufficient funds for the provision of staff and facilities required under this section.
(g) A magistrate is entitled to annual compensation as established under IC 33-23-5-10 . The state shall pay the salary set under IC 33-23-5-10 .
[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-29.5-7.2.]
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.123-2021, SEC.8.