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Joseph D. Trout
Joseph D. Trout is a judge of the Clay County Circuit Court in Indiana. He assumed office in 2007.
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Education
Trout received his BBA from Indiana State University. He received his J.D.from Indiana University's McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis.[1]
Career
Prior to joining the court, Trout worked in private practice and public service. He served as deputy prosecutor in Vigo County form 1984 through 1989, and Brazil city attorney from 2004 through 2006.[2]
2012 election
Trout ran for re-election against James Edward Deal in the 2012 election and was re-elected after receiving 60% of the vote.[3]
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Federal courts:
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Northern District of Indiana, Southern District of Indiana • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Northern District of Indiana, Southern District of Indiana
State courts:
Indiana Supreme Court • Indiana Court of Appeals • Indiana Tax Court • Indiana Superior Courts • Indiana Circuit Courts • Indiana City Courts • Indiana County Courts • Indiana Municipal Courts • Indiana Small Claims Courts • St. Joseph County Probate Court • Indiana Town Courts
State resources:
Courts in Indiana • Indiana judicial elections • Judicial selection in Indiana