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According to the Indiana Constitution and state statute, the seven-member Judicial Nominating Commission works to fill appellate court vacancies.  Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard will retire from the Court in March 2012.  The Commission will consider applicants and select the three most qualified candidates as finalists.  Gov. Mitch Daniels will select Indiana's 107th justice from among the three finalists.

April 2, 2012 | Photo Gallery
Justice Massa Swearing-In

March 28, 2012 | Press Release
Mark Massa to Be Sworn-In as 107th Indiana Supreme Court Justice

March 23, 2012 | Press Release, Governor's Office
Daniels selects Mark Massa to join Indiana Supreme Court

February 29, 2012 | Letter
JQC Letter to Gov. Daniels Nominating Candidates for the 107th Indiana Supreme Court Justice Vacancy

February 23, 2012 | Press Release
Judicial Nominating Commission Names Bradford, Massa and Seigel as Finalists for 107th Supreme Court Justice

February 17, 2012 | Press Release
Interview Times Set for Seven Indiana Supreme Court Semi-Finalists

February 9, 2012 | Press Release
Commission Names Seven Semi-Finalists For Vacancy On Indiana Supreme Court

February 9, 2012 | Photo Gallery
Photos from First Round Interviews for 107th Justice

February  3, 2011
Candidate Applications 

February 3, 2011 | Press Release
Interview Times Set and Applicant Information Available for Supreme Court Candidates

January 27, 2011 | Press Release
Judicial Nominating Commission Names Applicants for the 107th Indiana Supreme Court Vacancy

December 19, 2011 | Press Release
Applications Available for Indiana Supreme Court

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September 3, 2010 | Indiana Court Times Article
The Role of the Judicial Nominating Commission in Judicial Selection

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