HB 1271 Summary

• Increases Allen County circuit court magistrates from one to two full-time positions and repeals the hearing officer position.

• Adds a third judge to Bartholomew superior court effective January 1, 2015, with initial election on November 4, 2014.

• Authorizes Hamilton superior court judges to jointly appoint three full-time magistrates and allows Hendricks circuit and superior court judges to jointly appoint two full-time magistrates.

• Adds a fourth judge to Johnson superior court effective January 1, 2015, with initial election on November 4, 2014, and authorizes Marion circuit court judge to appoint one full-time magistrate.

• Establishes Owen circuit court as a unified court with two judges effective January 1, 2015, with initial election on November 4, 2014, with specified dockets and administrative procedures.