Sec. 11. (a) The judge of division No. 1, division No. 2, and division No. 3 of the court may each appoint one (1) full-time magistrate under IC 33-23-5 to serve as the court requires. A magistrate appointed under this section:
(1) must be a resident of the county; and
(2) continues in office until removed by the judge that the magistrate serves.
(b) The appointment of a magistrate under this section must be in writing.
(c) The judge may specifically determine the duties of the magistrate within the limits established under IC 33-23-5.
(d) The county executive shall provide and maintain suitable facilities for the use of the magistrate, including necessary furniture and equipment.
(e) The court shall employ administrative staff necessary to support the functions of the magistrates.
(f) The county fiscal body shall appropriate sufficient funds for the provision of staff and facilities required under this section.
(g) A magistrate is entitled to annual compensation as established under IC 33-23-5-10. The state shall pay the salary set under IC 33-23-5-10.
[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-29.5-7.2.]
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
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