Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "judge" means an individual who holds or formerly held one (1) of the following offices or appointments:
(1) Justice of the supreme court.
(2) Judge of the court of appeals.
(3) Judge of the tax court.
(4) Judge of a circuit court.
(5) Judge of a superior court.
(6) Judge of a probate court.
(7) Judge of a municipal court.
(8) Judge of a county court.
(9) Judge of a city court.
(10) Judge of a town court.
(11) Judge of a small claims court.
(12) A judge pro tempore, senior judge, temporary judge, or any other individual serving as judge in an action or a proceeding in an Indiana court.
(13) Bail commissioner.
(14) Magistrate.
(15) Master commissioner.
(16) Probate commissioner.
(17) Referee.