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Judge of the Vanderburgh Superior Court, No. 1

The Vanderburgh Superior Court is a Court of general jurisdiction and has seven elected Judges and five Magistrates, who are appointed by the elected Judges. The Court currently employs over 70 employees, including Court Reporters, Riding Bailiffs, Bailiffs, Probation Officers, Court Administrators, among others.The Judges of the Vanderburgh Superior Court are elected to six-year terms. Vanderburgh County is one of a few counties in Indiana where the Judges are elected in non-partisan elections, i.e., without party designation. The Judicial Officers and staff take pride in the fact that despite the volume of cases, matters are adjudicated promptly.Courts include Family, Criminal, and Civil.

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    Les C. Shively
    (NP)

Biographical Information

What are you most proud of in your term with the Superior Court?

What would you do to streamline cases for quicker resolutions?

What is the most important issue the judicial system in Vanderburgh County is facing inside or outside of the courtroom?

expanding,funding, and our mental health court
I believe the Vanderburgh Superior Court with the recent renovations is set up to move cases. Quick resolution depends on the willingness of parties to move their cases to resolution.
Adequate funding of our treatment courts, community corrections, and probation.