Indiana Code Title 33. Courts and Court Officers § 33-33-45-25

Sec. 25. (a) At the general election immediately preceding the expiration of a judge's extended term, the question of that judge's retention in office or rejection shall be submitted to the electorate of Lake County under section 42 of this chapter.  Thereafter, unless rejected by the electorate, each judge shall serve successive terms as provided in section 41(b) of this chapter.

(b) A judge of the county division serving on June 30, 2011, is subject to the question of the judge's retention in office or rejection as provided in subsection (a) at the expiration of the judge's term of office under the law in effect on June 30, 2011.