Ind. Code ch. 33-44-4

in effect

Ind. Code § 33-44-4-1 Attorney trust account board established

Sec. 1. The Indiana attorney trust account board is established. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-4-1.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.

Ind. Code § 33-44-4-2 Members

Sec. 2. The board consists of eleven (11) members. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-4-2.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.

Ind. Code § 33-44-4-3 Appointment of members; chief justice

Sec. 3. The chief justice of the supreme court shall appoint six (6) members to the board. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-4-3.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.

Ind. Code § 33-44-4-4 Appointment of members; government officials

Sec. 4. The following officials shall each appoint one (1) member to the board: (1) The governor. (2) The speaker of the house of representatives. (3) The minority leader of the house of representatives. (4) The president pro tempore of the senate. (5) The minority floor leader of the senate. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-4-4.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.

Ind. Code § 33-44-4-5 Considerations by chief justice in appointing members

Sec. 5. The chief justice shall consider the following factors as favorable in appointing a member under section 3 of this chapter: (1) Whether the individual is a dean of an Indiana law school. (2) Whether the individual is a director or board member of an Indiana legal services or legal aid program. (3) Whether the individual is a member of the Indiana State Bar Association. (4) Whether the appointment of the individual would result in representation on the board from the first district, second district, and third district of the court of appeals. (5) Whether the individual is a representative of a depository financial institution. (6) Whether the individual is an eligible client. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-4-5.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.

Ind. Code § 33-44-4-6 Political affiliation of members

Sec. 6. Not more than four (4) of the members appointed by the chief justice may be members of the same political party. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-4-6.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.

Ind. Code § 33-44-4-7 Term of members

Sec. 7. A member of the board serves a term of four (4) years. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-4-7.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.

Ind. Code § 33-44-4-8 Vacancies

Sec. 8. The appointing authority shall fill a vacancy on the board. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-4-8.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.

Ind. Code § 33-44-4-9 Chairperson; appointment by chief justice

Sec. 9. The chief justice shall appoint a member of the board to serve as chairperson not later than December 1 of each year. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-4-9.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.

Ind. Code § 33-44-4-10 Term of chairperson

Sec. 10. The term of a chairperson begins January 1 following the chairperson's appointment under section 9 of this chapter. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-4-10.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.

Ind. Code § 33-44-4-11 Compensation of members who are not state employees; salary; reimbursement of expenses

Sec. 11. A member of the board who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member is also entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties, as provided by the state travel policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-4-11.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.

Ind. Code § 33-44-4-12 Compensation of members who are state employees; reimbursement of expenses

Sec. 12. A member of the board who is a state employee is entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties, as provided by the state travel policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-4-12.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.

Ind. Code § 33-44-4-13 Administration of fund

Sec. 13. The board shall administer the fund in accordance with IC 33-44-7. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-4-13.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.

Ind. Code § 33-44-4-14 Receipt and management of property

Sec. 14. The board may receive, hold, and manage property. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-4-14.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.

Ind. Code § 33-44-4-15 Adoption of rules

Sec. 15. The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this article. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-4-15.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.

Ind. Code § 33-44-4-16 Development of programs

Sec. 16. The board shall develop programs to: (1) educate attorneys and depository financial institutions concerning this article; and (2) encourage attorneys to create and maintain interest bearing attorney trust accounts. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-4-16.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.

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