Sec. 40. An appointment by the governor or chief justice, as required by section 38 of this chapter, to the superior court of Lake County takes effect immediately if a vacancy exists at the date of the appointment. The appointment takes effect on the date the vacancy is created if a vacancy does not exist at the date of appointment.
[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-29.5-40.]
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.201-2011, SEC.63.