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About State Trial Court Judge (Inferior)
About this position
- Office level
- State
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Commitment level
- Full Time
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for State Trial Court Judge (Inferior)
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
A candidate for the office of judge of a superior or probate court must be admitted to the practice of law in Indiana upon filing a declaration of candidacy or petition of nomination, or upon the filing of a certificate of candidate selection.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Declaration of candidacy (Republicans and Democrats), certification of candidacy (Libertarians), petition of nomination and written consent (minor party and independent candidates), declaration of intent to run as a write-in candidate (write-in candidates), statement of economic interest. No filing fee. No petition signature requirement.
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the State Division of Elections' office.
- Where to file
- 302 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2743
- Filing phone
- 317-232-3939
- Step 3
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