Ind. Code ch. 33-38-12

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Ind. Code § 33-38-12-1 Application of chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to a threatened, pending, or completed action or proceeding that: (1) results in the criminal conviction of; or (2) is a disciplinary action or proceeding against; a judge. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-13-17-1.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.17.

Ind. Code § 33-38-12-2 "Expenses"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "expenses" includes the following: (1) Reasonable attorney's fees, if the attorney general has authorized the chief administrative officer of the office of judicial administration to hire private counsel to provide the defense. (2) A judgment. (3) A settlement. (4) Court costs. (5) Discovery costs. (6) Expert witness fees. (7) Any other expense incurred as a result of an action or a proceeding. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-13-17-2.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.161-2018, SEC.102.

Ind. Code § 33-38-12-3 "Judge"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "judge" means an individual who holds or formerly held one (1) of the following offices or appointments: (1) Justice of the supreme court. (2) Judge of the court of appeals. (3) Judge of the tax court. (4) Judge of a circuit court. (5) Judge of a superior court. (6) Judge of a probate court. (7) Judge of a municipal court. (8) Judge of a county court. (9) Judge of a city court. (10) Judge of a town court. (11) Judge of a small claims court. (12) A judge pro tempore, senior judge, temporary judge, or any other individual serving as judge in an action or a proceeding in an Indiana court. (13) Bail commissioner. (14) Magistrate. (15) Master commissioner. (16) Probate commissioner. (17) Referee. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-13-17-3.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.17.

Ind. Code § 33-38-12-4 Payment of expenses

Sec. 4. The state shall pay the expenses incurred by a judge from a threatened, pending, or completed action or proceeding that arises from: (1) making; (2) performing; or (3) failing to make or perform; a decision, a duty, an obligation, a privilege, or a responsibility of the judge's office. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-13-17-4.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.17.

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