Rule 5.1. Notice of Commencement or Termination of Term in Office and Employment

(A) Notice by Judges.

Each elected or appointed circuit, superior, county, probate, city, town, or small claims court judge shall give notice to the IOJA of:

(1) the commencement and termination of the judge's term of office;

(2) the employment or termination of any magistrate, referee, commissioner, hearing officer, or other appointed judicial officer, whether such judicial officer is paid by the State of Indiana or by another entity. This notice must designate the position as full or part time, state the number of hours per week that the position requires, and identify all court(s) in which such appointed judicial officer shall serve.

(B) Notice by Prosecuting Attorneys.

Each elected or appointed prosecuting attorney shall give notice to the IOJA of:

(1) the commencement and termination of the prosecuting attorney's term of office and, pursuant to statute, whether the position will be full or part time;

(2) the employment or termination of a deputy prosecuting attorney whose salary is paid by the State of Indiana and, pursuant to statute, whether the position will be full or part time.

(C) Content and Time of Notice.

The notice must be given at least two weeks in advance of the beginning or termination of the term in office or employment on forms designed by the IOJA.