The term of office of a person:

1. (1) elected judge of the court of appeals or of any circuit, superior, probate, criminal, or juvenile court begins on the first day of January after the person's election; and

2. (2) elected or appointed to any judgeship expires on December 31 after the election of the respective successors.

   [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-13-5-1.]

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