Indiana Code Title 3. Elections § 3-13-8-2

Sec. 2. (a) As used in this section, “judge” refers to a judge of a city court.

(b) If a judge wishes to resign from office, the judge must resign as provided in IC 5-8-3.5.

(c) A vacancy that occurs because of the death of a judge may be certified to the governor under IC 5-8-6.

(d) A vacancy that occurs, other than by resignation or death of a judge, shall be certified to the governor by the circuit court clerk of the county in which the judge resided.

(e) A vacancy in the office of judge of a city court shall be filled by the governor.  However, the governor may not fill a vacancy that occurs because of the death of a judge until the governor receives notice of the death under IC 5-8-6.