1. (a) The presiding judge may appoint one

   1. (1) full-time magistrate under IC 33-23-5 .
2. (b) A magistrate appointed under this section may only hear criminal proceedings.

3. (c) The magistrate continues in office until removed by the presiding judge.

   [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5.1-2-26.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.