Though not elected by their constituents, magistrates work in tandem with elected judges to handle both civil and criminal proceedings, easing the heavy burden brought on by increasing case filings each year.
The St. Joseph Circuit Court announced Molly Donnelly will serve as its newest magistrate judge. Donnelly replaces Judge Andre Gammage, who announced his retirement.
The Southern District also has named a new clerk.
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana has selected one of the district’s law clerks to replace a retiring magistrate judge next year in the court’s Fort Wayne division.
A U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana magistrate judge in the court’s Fort Wayne division has announced her intent to retire in July 2025.
The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee announced three nominees on Friday to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Marion Superior Court Judge Cynthia Ayers.
A formal investiture ceremony celebrating U.S. Magistrate Judge Crystal Wildeman’s appointment was held last week in Evansville.
A new magistrate judge has been chosen to fill the vacancy created by Judge Joshua P. Kolar’s elevation to the federal bench.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael G. Gotsch has notified Indiana Northern District Chief Judge Holly Brady of his intent to retire in August 2024.
South Carolina’s governor is requiring candidates nominated to be lower-level judges in South Carolina to submit the same kind of financial and background information as other statewide appointments.