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Judicial & Hearing Referee Candidates

Hearing Referee Candidates

All candidates for Hearing Referee positions and Pro Tem Judge Approval/Reapproval must fill out the Application for Pro Tem Judge Approval form.  Additionally, each candidate for must fill out Marion County Bar Supplemental Questions for Judicial Candidates and Pro Tem Applicants.

Judicial Appointments

The Governor seeks input from the local bar when considering judicial appointments.  The Marion County Bar Association's Judicial Selection Committee will offer to interview all candidates for judicial appointment and will make recommendations to the Governor.  Any candidate interested in participating in the Judicial Selection Committee background check and interview process must fill out the Marion County Bar Supplemental Questions for Judicial Candidates and Pro Tem Applicants, and submit it to the Trial Court Administrator.

 If you have questions, please contact the Trial Court Administrator at 503-588-5368.