IC 5-8-6-4: Vacancies filled by governor

Sec. 4. When the governor:

(1) obtains information concerning the death of an individual who:

(A) holds a state office (as defined in IC 3-5-2.1-97); or

(B) is a judge of a circuit, superior, probate, county, or city court; and

(2) is reasonably satisfied that the information described in subdivision (1) is true;

the governor shall fill the vacancy as provided by law.