IC 5-8-6-4 — Vacancies filled by governor
Chapter 6. Notice of Death of an Officeholder
Section text
Sec. 4. When the governor: (1) obtains information concerning the death of an individual who: (A) holds a state office (as defined in IC 3-5-2.1-97); or (B) is a judge of a circuit, superior, probate, county, or city court; and (2) is reasonably satisfied that the information described in subdivision (1) is true; the governor shall fill the vacancy as provided by law.
As added by P.L.119-2005, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.186-2025, SEC.51.
Source: official publisher (2026 edition)