Rule 51:2.13 Administrative Appointments

When judges need to appoint people for court-related jobs (like guardians, evaluators, or other court staff), they have to pick people fairly and based on who is actually qualified for the job. Judges can't choose someone just because that person is a family member, a friend, or someone they want to do a favor for. They also shouldn't create extra appointed positions that aren't really needed.

Judges also have to make sure that anyone they appoint gets paid a fair amount for the work they actually do. A judge can't approve extra pay or bonuses that go beyond what the work is worth. This rule exists to stop judges from using their appointment power to reward friends or family, or to hand out unfair pay deals using court authority.