Sec. 37. (a) The commission shall submit only the names of the five (5) most highly qualified candidates from among those eligible individuals considered. To be eligible for nomination as a judge of the St. Joseph superior court, a person must be domiciled in the county of St. Joseph, a citizen of the United States, and admitted to the practice of law in the courts of Indiana.
(b) In abiding by the mandate in subsection (a), the commission shall evaluate in writing each eligible individual on the following factors:
(1) Law school record, including any academic honors and achievements.
(2) Contribution to scholarly journals and publications, legislative draftings, and legal briefs.
(3) Activities in public service, including:
(A) writings and speeches concerning public or civic affairs which are on public record, including but not limited to campaign speeches or writing, letters to newspapers, and testimony before public agencies;
(B) efforts and achievements in improving the administration of justice; and
(C) other conduct relating to the individual's profession.
(4) Legal experience, including the number of years of practicing law, the kind of practice involved, and reputation as a trial lawyer or judge.
(5) Probable judicial temperament.
(6) Physical condition, including age, stamina, and possible habitual intemperance.
(7) Personality traits, including the exercise of sound judgment, ability to compromise and conciliate patience, decisiveness, and dedication.
(8) Membership on boards of directors, financial interest, and any other consideration that might create conflict of interest with a judicial office.
(9) Any other pertinent information that the commission feels is important in selecting the best qualified individuals for judicial office.
(c) Written evaluations may not be made on an individual until the individual states in writing that the individual desires to hold a judicial office that is or will be created by vacancy.
(d) The political affiliations of any candidate may not be considered by the commission in evaluating and determining which eligible candidates shall be recommended to the governor for a vacancy on the St. Joseph superior court.
[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-40-41.]
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
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