The judge's term begins January 1 following the judge's election and ends December 31 following the election of the judge's successor.(b) To be eligible to hold office as judge of the court, a person must:(1) be a resident of Wayne County;(2) be admitted to the bar of Indiana; and(3) have practiced law at least five (5) years.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-48-2.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.161-2011, SEC.18; P.L.201-2011, SEC.98.
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