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Marion Superior Court (Retention) - David Certo

Marion County, Indiana
Retention race

What does this office do?

  • Deciding trials in the county
  • Ruling on evidence and setting sentences in criminal cases
  • Deciding family, probate, and civil disputes

Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Housing Affordability,

David Certo

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

David Certo is an incumbent Marion Superior Court judge appointed to the bench in 2007 and standing for retention in 2026. He serves on Indiana judicial committees concerning probate and guardianship, and the retention committee found him suitable for another term.

Track record

Track record — General

General · 3 records

  • On 2026-03-13, the Indiana Marion County Judicial Selection Committee found Judge David Certo suitable to serve another term, placing him on the November retention ballot.

    March 13, 2026

    Source: secure.in.gov

  • Served as a member of the Indiana Guardianship Oversight Task Force, whose official final report was issued.

    March 4, 2026

    Source: in.gov

  • On 2007-08-01, David Certo's appointment to the Marion County Superior Court took effect after Governor Mitch Daniels announced it to fill a vacancy.

    August 1, 2007

    Source: in.gov

Sources: in.gov23