1. (a) In addition to a bailiff and an official court reporter for the court appointed under IC 33-29-1-5 , the judge of the Blackford superior court may appoint a referee, commissioner, or other personnel as the judge considers necessary to facilitate and transact the business of the court. The salary of a referee, commissioner, or other person:

   1. (1) shall be fixed in the same manner as the salaries of the personnel for the Blackford circuit court; and
   2. (2) shall be paid monthly out of the treasury of Blackford County as provided by law.
2. (b) Personnel appointed under this section and IC 33-29-1-5 continue in office until removed by the judge of the court.
3. (c) The Blackford superior court is abolished on December 31, 2028.

4. (d) This section expires January 1, 2029.

   [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-8.5-5.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.224-2025, SEC.5.