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Judicial Appointments

Pursuant to Article 5, Section 18 of the Indiana Constitution and Indiana Code, the Governor of the State of Indiana has the authority to fill judicial vacancies as they occur in the state.

Current Vacancies

As a general rule, the application period for judicial openings will be three (3) weeks after posting on this website.  Notwithstanding, the Governor’s Office may extend the application period in its sole judgment or discretion.

Below are two new judicial openings, each of which has a 3-week application period, ending Wednesday, April 12, 2023.


  • Allen County Circuit Court
    The Office of Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb is now accepting applications for the position of judge in the Allen County Circuit Court to succeed the Honorable Wendy Davis who resigned effective March 14, 2023. Qualified applicants should complete and submit the judicial application found below by no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.

Applications should be sent to the Governor’s Office preferably via email judicialapplications@gov.in.gov or alternatively by hard copy (Governor’s Office, ATTN: Joseph R. Heerens, State House Room 206, 200 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204).

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  • Delaware County Circuit Court # 3
    The Office of Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb is now accepting applications for the position of judge in the Delaware County Circuit Court No. 3 to succeed the Honorable Linda Ralu Wolf who will retire effective August 31, 2023. Qualified applicants should complete and submit the judicial application found below by no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.

Applications should be sent to the Governor’s Office preferably via email judicialapplications@gov.in.gov or alternatively by hard copy (Governor’s Office, ATTN: Joseph R. Heerens, State House Room 206, 200 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204).

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