IC 33-35-3-1 — City court officers; town court officers
Chapter 3. Personnel; Expenses; Costs
Section text
Sec. 1. (a) The officers of a city court are a: (1) judge; (2) clerk; and (3) bailiff. However, in third class cities, the judge may act as clerk and perform all duties of the clerk of the court or appoint a clerk of the court. If the judge does not act as clerk of the court or appoint a clerk of the court, the city clerk-treasurer elected under IC 3-10-6 shall perform the duties of the clerk of the city court. (b) The clerk is an officer of a town court. The judge of a town court may act as clerk and perform all duties of the clerk of the court or appoint a clerk of the court. If the judge does not act as a clerk of the court or appoint a clerk of the court, the town clerk-treasurer elected under IC 3-10-6 or IC 3-10-7 shall perform the duties of the clerk of the town court. (c) The clerk and bailiff may not receive any fees or compensation other than their salaries.
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.14.
Source: official publisher (2026 edition)