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Monday, March 16, 2009
Ind. Courts - Several attorneys expected to apply for Madison County judgeship
Shawn McGrath of the Anderson Herald Bulletin writes today in a story that begins:
ANDERSON — The speculation has been rife.But while the deadline isn’t until Friday, several Madison County attorneys are expected to file an application with Gov. Mitch Daniels’ office to become the next judge of Madison Superior Court 4.
The court’s bench was left vacant with the sudden death of well-liked and well-respected Judge David W. Hopper, 60, on Feb. 25 of a heart attack. Any replacement will be tasked with running Drug Court, the court’s alternative program for dealing with low-level drug offenders.
Whomever Daniels, a Republican, chooses will likely be a member of the GOP. Hopper, also a Republican, won re-election in November, and his replacement will have the benefit of completing his six-year term before facing election.
The possible candidates to replace Hopper range from a former Superior Court judge to former candidates for judicial office.
Posted by Marcia Oddi on March 16, 2009 12:12 PM
Posted to Indiana Courts