Sec. 2. (a) A small claims referee shall serve at those times the court requires. (b) A small claims referee: (1) must be admitted to the practice of law in Indiana; (2) is not required to be a resident of the county; and (3) continues in office until removed by the judge of the court. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-2.5-2.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.8.