Under IC 33-1-15-7, the Commission on Courts is charged with the following:
    (1) Review and report on all requests for new courts or changes in jurisdiction of existing courts.
    (2) Conduct research concerning requests for new courts or changes in jurisdiction of existing courts.
    (3) Conduct public hearings throughout Indiana concerning requests for new courts or changes in jurisdiction of existing courts. .
    (4) Review and report on any other matters relating to court administration that the Commission determines appropriate, including court fees, court personnel, salaries of court officers and personnel, jury selection, and any other issues relating to the operation of the courts.

In addition to these statutory charges, the Legislative Council directed the Commission to do the following in 1998:
    (1) Study the bail bond system.
    (2) Examine the concept of restorative justice.
    (3) Study mechanic's liens.