Vacancies filled by governor

Ind. Code § 5-8-6-4
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Sec. 4. When the governor: (1) obtains information concerning the death of an individual who: (A) holds a state office (as defined in IC 3-5-2.1-97); or (B) is a judge of a circuit, superior, probate, county, or city court; and (2) is reasonably satisfied that the information described in subdivision (1) is true; the governor shall fill the vacancy as provided by law. As added by P.L.119-2005, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.186-2025, SEC.51.
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