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Indiana Code Title 3. Elections § 3-13-6-3

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 3. (a) A vacancy in the office of clerk of the circuit court that was last held by a person elected or selected as a candidate of a major political party of the state shall be filled by a caucus under IC 3-13-11.

(b) A vacancy that occurs in the office of clerk of the circuit court:

(1) other than by resignation;  and

(2) that is not covered by subsection (a);

shall be certified to the governor by the judge of the circuit court.

(c) A vacancy in the office of clerk of the circuit court not covered by subsection (a) shall be filled by the governor.  The person who is appointed holds office for the remainder of the unexpired term and until a successor is elected and qualified.

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