For Immediate Release | September 23, 2026
Selection Committee names finalists for Marion County judicial positions
The Marion County Judicial Selection Committee announced ten finalists to fill two upcoming judicial openings.
For the vacancy created by one upcoming retirement:
- Magistrate Ross Anderson
- Jayson McGrath
- Magistrate Katharine Melnick
- Magistrate Terrance Tharpe
- Samantha Weichert
For the vacancy created by a second upcoming retirement:
- Magistrate Marcia Harper
- Magistrate David Hooper
- Magistrate Andrew Kobe
- Magistrate Matthew Symons
- Magistrate Michelle Waymire
On September 22-23, the committee interviewed 26 candidates. After deliberating in an executive session, the committee publicly voted to send the two panels of five finalists to the governor. According to Indiana law, the committee is required to forward to the governor “five of the most highly qualified candidates” for appointment when a vacancy arises. Upon receiving the names, Governor Mike Braun has 60 days in which to make appointments to the Marion County courts.
Details on the committee, including membership, are online. The committee thanks the retiring judges, James Osborn and Gary Miller, for their years of service.
Contact
Adam Clay
adam.clay@courts.in.gov
317-233-3018
