Hamilton Superior Court Judge 8
A Hamilton County Superior Court Judge in Indiana is an elected official (6-year term) responsible for presiding over criminal and civil cases, interpreting the law, and managing courtroom proceedings. They ensure fair trials, sentence convicted offenders, and manage case flow, often prioritizing efficiency, public safety, and specialized dockets like mental health courts. Core Responsibilities:Adjudication: Preside over hearings, trials, and motions, applying state statutes to reach impartial decisions.Criminal Cases: Manage criminal dockets, accept pleas, and sentence offenders.Civil Cases: Rule on legal challenges and disputes.Court Administration: Manage caseloads, oversee staff (in coordination with court administration), and follow local rules.Judicial Leadership: Some judges take on administrative roles, such as calling meetings (at least quarterly), managing case assignment, and directing court departments. Qualifications:Licensure: Must be admitted to practice law in Indiana and in good standing with the Indiana Supreme Court.Residency: Must be a resident of Hamilton County.Experience: Often requires significant legal experience (e.g., 5+ years).Mandatory Age: Must be under 75. Salary: $150,311 from the state plus $5000 from the county
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Danica L. Eyler
(Rep)
Are current procedures for holding judges accountable for ethics violations sufficient? Why or why not?
How would you modify sentencing guidelines?
What is the most important issue the judicial system in Hamilton County is facing inside or outside of the courtroom?
Which of your qualities and/or experience make you the best candidate for this office?
Candidate Statement
I am principled, practical and prepared to begin a brand new court here in Hamilton County.
Education
IU McKinney School of Law
Occupational background
Attorney and Current Magistrate
Campaign Phone (public)
3175651818
The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission sets forth the procedure and rules for disciplining both attorneys and judges. The process for making a complaint is easily accessible and those complaints are reviewed on a case by case basis. I feel that the process is accessible, thorough and sufficient.
We are fortunate to have separation of our government, i.e. legislative, judiciary and executive branches, at the local and federal level. The judiciary does not make the law, it interprets it and applies it to the facts of each case. I am a current judicial officer in cases in which I must apply Indiana’s sentencing guidelines, therefore pursuant to the Indiana Code of Judicial Conduct, I cannot comment on my opinion about the guidelines.
The most important issue facing our judiciary is the increase of cases into the judicial system. As our population increases it means more family law cases, more criminal cases, more small claims, more juvenile proceedings, more business litigation and so on. As such, our community needs and deserves judicial officers who have experience in those wide variety of legal areas, have the managerial and personnel experience necessary to hire staff to start a new Court and have the wherewithal to follow the law, uphold the Constitution of the United States and the Indiana State Constitution.
I bring over 22 years of legal experience along with over a decade of personal business ownership and an IU Kelley School business management degree to the bench. My personal and professional experience, both as a previous business owner, and also representing businesses in my legal practice provide me with a unique background and skills to start a brand new Court. In addition to my business experience, my private practice for the 7 years prior to me taking the bench was primarily focused in Hamilton County helping Hamilton County residents in family law, probate, and as a public defender in our Title IVD Court. By the time Court 8 hears its first case I will have over a year of experience as a Magistrate Judge (selected by the currently elected judges) hearing and deciding the types of cases that will likely be heard in Court 8. I possess all of the skills required to effectively and efficiently set up Hamilton Superior Court 8 to serve our community at the highest level.
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