Ind. Code § 33-33-49-14.1 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 49 / Section 33-33-49-14.1
Executive committee; selection of members and chief judge; removal; division of court
Status: in_force

Sec. 14.1. (a) This section applies to the selection of the executive committee in 2026 to begin serving a term starting on January 1, 2027, and selection of each executive committee thereafter. An executive committee comprised of four (4) superior court judges is responsible for the administrative operation and conduct of the court. Of the four (4) judges approved to comprise the executive committee, not more than two (2) may be members of the same political party.

(b) Not later than November 15 of the final year of an executive committee's term, the full court shall meet to select four (4) candidates for the executive committee to start serving the next year. The candidates for the executive committee are selected by a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the sitting judges who will hold office on January 1 of the next year. If all candidates for the executive committee cannot be filled by this two-thirds (2/3) vote, the member will be selected by the chair of the judicial selection committee established by section 13.1 of this chapter.

(c) The four (4) candidates selected under subsection (b) shall be submitted to the chair of the judicial selection committee for approval. Not later than December 15 in the year in which the executive committee members are selected, the chair of the judicial selection committee may:

(1) allow each new executive committee member to submit an application for the chief judge position; and

(2) interview each new executive committee member.

The chair of the judicial selection committee shall consider the feedback of incumbent executive committee members and superior court judges in an executive session and shall select one (1) member of the executive committee as the chief judge. A vacancy of the chief judge position shall be filled by the procedure established under this subsection.

(d) If a vacancy occurs on the executive committee, not later than thirty (30) days after the vacancy exists:

(1) a vote must be taken in the manner described in subsection (b) to select candidates to fill the vacancy; and

(2) the candidates identified in subdivision (1) must be submitted to the chair of the judicial selection committee for approval.

(e) Starting January 1, 2027, a member of the executive committee serves for a term of three (3) years.

(f) The chair of the judicial selection committee may remove any member of the executive committee, including the chief judge, from the member's position on the executive committee for cause. The removal of a member from the executive committee under this subsection does not remove the member from judicial office.

(g) The full court shall do the following:

(1) Select candidates for the executive committee under subsection (b).

(2) Approve local rules.

(3) Approve the court's annual caseload allocation plan.

(4) Review reports from the chief judge and executive committee.

(h) All matters of trial dates, continuances, and subpoenas used for trial shall be determined by the trial judge in accordance with rules of the superior court. The executive committee shall perform duties required under this chapter as well as other duties as determined by rules of the court.

(i) The court shall, by rules of the court, divide the work of the court into various divisions, including but not limited to the following:

(1) Civil.

(2) Criminal.

(3) Family.

(j) The work of each division shall be allocated by the rules of the court.

(k) The court shall keep appropriate records of rules, orders, and assignments of the court.

As added by P.L.76-2026, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-33-92-5 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 92 / Section 33-33-92-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-50-3.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Repealed by P.L.201-2011, SEC.115.
Ind. Code § 33-33-32-9 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 32 / Section 33-33-32-9
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-25-18.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Repealed by P.L.201-2011, SEC.115.
Ind. Code § 33-23-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 23 / Chapter 6 / Section 33-23-6-1
Alternative dispute resolution fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) In addition to the fees required under IC 33-37-4-4, if a county meets the requirements of this chapter, the clerk of the court shall collect from the party filing a petition for legal separation, paternity, or dissolution of marriage under IC 31 an alternative dispute resolution fee of twenty dollars ($20).

(b) Not later than thirty (30) days after the clerk collects a fee under subsection (a), the clerk shall forward to the county auditor the alternative dispute resolution fee. The county auditor shall deposit the fee forwarded by the clerk under this section into the alternative dispute resolution fund.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-4-13-1.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 33-23-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 23 / Chapter 1 / Section 33-23-1-8
Judicial office
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. "Judicial office" means the office held by a judge or justice.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-2.1-1-3.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 33-42-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 42 / Chapter 7 / Section 33-42-7-1
Stockholder or officer of a cemetery association as notary
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A notary public who is a stockholder or an officer of a cemetery association whose rules or constitution prohibit an officer or a stockholder from becoming a beneficiary from the sale of lots by the cemetery association may take acknowledgments of sales of lots.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-16-6-1.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 33-33-8-5 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 8 / Section 33-33-8-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-9.5-11.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Repealed by P.L.201-2011, SEC.115.
Ind. Code § 33-33-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 33-33-2-1
Application
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. IC 33-29-1 does not apply to this chapter.

[2004 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-34-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 34 / Chapter 6 / Section 33-34-6-1
Courtroom and office
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The township trustee shall provide a courtroom and an office for each judge in a convenient location within the township that has:

(1) adequate access;

(2) sufficient parking facilities;

(3) a separate and appropriate courtroom;

(4) proper space and facilities for the bailiff, clerks, and other employees; and

(5) enough room for files and supplies.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-8-1.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.174-2006, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 33-40-7-10 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 40 / Chapter 7 / Section 33-40-7-10
Court appointment of counsel or co-counsel
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) This chapter does not prevent a court from appointing counsel other than counsel provided for under the board's plan for providing defense services to an indigent person when the interests of justice require. A court may also appoint counsel to assist counsel provided for under the board's plan as co-counsel when the interests of justice require. Expenditures by a county for defense services not provided under the county public defender board's plan are not subject to reimbursement from the public defense fund under IC 33-40-6.

(b) A judge of a court having criminal jurisdiction may make a written request to the state public defender to provide a qualified attorney for the defense of a person charged in the court with a criminal offense and eligible for representation at public expense if the judge determines:

(1) that an attorney provided under the county public defender board's plan is not qualified or available to represent the person; or

(2) that in the interests of justice an attorney other than the attorney provided for by the county defender board's plan should be appointed.

The judge shall attach to the request a copy of the information or indictment. Expenditures for representation under this subsection shall be paid by the county according to a fee schedule approved by the commission. These expenditures are eligible for reimbursement from the public defense fund.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-9-15-10.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 33-34-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 34 / Chapter 6 / Section 33-34-6-2
Supplies and maintenance
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A township shall:

(1) furnish all:

(A) supplies, including all blanks, forms, stationery, and papers of every kind, required for use in all cases in the township small claims court; and

(B) furniture, books, and other necessary equipment and supplies; and

(2) provide for all necessary maintenance and upkeep of the facilities where court is held.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-8-2.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.174-2006, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 33-40-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 40 / Chapter 8 / Section 33-40-8-2
Fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A judge shall establish the fee to be paid to an attorney or attorneys for providing service to poor people.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-9-10-2.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 33-33-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 8 / Section 33-33-8-2
Establishment of standard superior court
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) There is established a court of record to be known as the Carroll superior court.

(b) The Carroll superior court is a standard superior court as described in IC 33-29-1.

(c) Carroll County comprises the judicial district of the superior court.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-9.5-1.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-39-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 33-39-3-3
Filing of statement
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The court shall provide a prosecuting attorney an allowance for reasonable expenses after the prosecuting attorney files with the clerk of the court an itemized and verified statement of expenses.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-14-4-1.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 33-33-49-6 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 49 / Section 33-33-49-6
Establishment; qualification of judges; residency
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) There is established a superior court in Marion County. The court consists of:

(1) thirty-five (35) judges beginning January 1, 2007, and ending December 31, 2008; and

(2) thirty-six (36) judges beginning January 1, 2009.

(b) To be qualified to serve as a judge of the court, a person must be, at the time the person applies to fill a vacancy or files for retention:

(1) a resident of Marion County; and

(2) an attorney who has been admitted to the bar of Indiana for at least five (5) years.

(c) During the term of office, a judge of the court must remain a resident of Marion County.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5.1-2-1.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.80-2006, SEC.12; P.L.245-2017, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 33-33-34-18 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 34 / Section 33-33-34-18
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citations: 33-5-20.1-4; 33-5-20.1-26.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Repealed by P.L.201-2011, SEC.115.
Ind. Code § 33-33-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 33-33-2-7
Location of superior court sessions
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The Allen superior court shall hold its sessions in:

(1) the Allen County courthouse in Fort Wayne; and

(2) in other places in Allen County as the court may determine.

(b) The board of county commissioners of Allen County shall provide and maintain in the courthouse and at other places in Allen County as the court may determine:

(1) suitable and convenient courtrooms for the holding of the court;

(2) suitable and convenient jury rooms and offices for the judges and other court officers and personnel; and

(3) other facilities as may be necessary.

(c) The board of county commissioners of Allen County shall also provide all necessary furniture and equipment for rooms and offices of the court.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-5.1-9.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-37-5-26 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 37 / Chapter 5 / Section 33-37-5-26
Judicial salaries fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. (a) This subsection does not apply to the following:

(1) A criminal proceeding.

(2) A proceeding for an infraction violation.

(3) A proceeding for an ordinance violation.

(4) A small claims action.

In each action filed in a court described in IC 33-37-1-1, the clerk shall collect a judicial salaries fee equal to the amount specified in the schedule in subsection (d).

(b) In each small claims action filed in a court described in IC 33-37-1-1 or IC 33-34, the clerk shall collect a judicial salaries fee specified in the schedule in subsection (e).

(c) In each action in which a person is:

(1) convicted of an offense;

(2) required to pay a pretrial diversion fee;

(3) found to have committed an infraction; or

(4) found to have violated an ordinance;

the clerk shall collect a judicial salaries fee specified in the schedule in subsection (d).

(d) Beginning:

(1) after June 30, 2005, and ending before July 1 of the first state fiscal year after June 30, 2006, in which salaries are increased under IC 33-38-5-8.1, the judicial salaries fee to which this subsection applies is fifteen dollars ($15);

(2) after June 30 immediately preceding the first state fiscal year in which salaries are increased under IC 33-38-5-8.1 and ending before July 1 of the second state fiscal year after June 30, 2006, in which salaries are increased under IC 33-38-5-8.1, the judicial salaries fee to which this subsection applies is sixteen dollars ($16);

(3) after June 30 immediately preceding the second state fiscal year in which salaries are increased under IC 33-38-5-8.1 and ending before July 1 of the third state fiscal year after June 30, 2006, in which salaries are increased under IC 33-38-5-8.1, the judicial salaries fee to which this subsection applies is seventeen dollars ($17);

(4) after June 30 immediately preceding the third state fiscal year in which salaries are increased under IC 33-38-5-8.1 and ending before July 1 of the fourth state fiscal year after June 30, 2006, in which salaries are increased under IC 33-38-5-8.1, the judicial salaries fee to which this subsection applies is eighteen dollars ($18);

(5) after June 30 immediately preceding the fourth state fiscal year in which salaries are increased under IC 33-38-5-8.1 and ending before July 1 of the fifth state fiscal year after June 30, 2006, in which salaries are increased under IC 33-38-5-8.1, the judicial salaries fee to which this subsection applies is nineteen dollars ($19); and

(6) after June 30 immediately preceding the fifth state fiscal year in which salaries are increased under IC 33-38-5-8.1, the judicial salaries fee to which this subsection applies is twenty dollars ($20).

(e) Beginning:

(1) after June 30, 2005, and ending before July 1 of the first state fiscal year after June 30, 2006, in which salaries are increased under IC 33-38-5-8.1, the judicial salaries fee to which this subsection applies is ten dollars ($10);

(2) after June 30 immediately preceding the first state fiscal year in which salaries are increased under IC 33-38-5-8.1 and ending before July 1 of the second state fiscal year after June 30, 2006, in which salaries are increased under IC 33-38-5-8.1, the judicial salaries fee to which this subsection applies is eleven dollars ($11);

(3) after June 30 immediately preceding the second state fiscal year in which salaries are increased under IC 33-38-5-8.1 and ending before July 1 of the third state fiscal year after June 30, 2006, in which salaries are increased under IC 33-38-5-8.1, the judicial salaries fee to which this subsection applies is twelve dollars ($12);

(4) after June 30 immediately preceding the third state fiscal year in which salaries are increased under IC 33-38-5-8.1 and ending before July 1 of the fourth state fiscal year after June 30, 2006, in which salaries are increased under IC 33-38-5-8.1, the judicial salaries fee to which this subsection applies is thirteen dollars ($13);

(5) after June 30 immediately preceding the fourth state fiscal year in which salaries are increased under IC 33-38-5-8.1 and ending before July 1 of the fifth state fiscal year after June 30, 2006, in which salaries are increased under IC 33-38-5-8.1, the judicial salaries fee to which this subsection applies is fourteen dollars ($14); and

(6) after June 30 immediately preceding the fifth state fiscal year in which salaries are increased under IC 33-38-5-8.1, the judicial salaries fee to which this subsection applies is fifteen dollars ($15).

As added by P.L.176-2005, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.3-2008, SEC.241.
Ind. Code § 33-40-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 40 / Chapter 7 / Section 33-40-7-2
"Board" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "board" refers to a board established in an ordinance under section 3 of this chapter.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-9-15-2.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 33-33-79-13 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 79 / Section 33-33-79-13
Affidavit for change of venue
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) When an affidavit for a change of venue is filed in the superior court for any of the causes described in IC 34-35-1-1(1), IC 34-35-1-1(2), IC 34-35-1-1(6), or IC 34-35-1-1(7), a judge of the circuit or a superior court shall be called to hear and determine the cause as provided by law for changes of venue in causes pending in the circuit court.

(b) If the causes are alleged in the affidavit and described in IC 34-35-1-1(3), IC 34-35-1-1(4), and IC 34-35-1-1(5), the change of venue shall be granted and the cause directed to the circuit court of some other county, as provided in cases of changes of venue from the circuit court. The court to which the case is sent has jurisdiction to hear and determine the cause and render judgment.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-41-13.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-39-12-9 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 39 / Chapter 12 / Section 33-39-12-9
Effect on current law
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. Nothing in this chapter modifies current law concerning Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963), Giglio v. United States, 405 U.S. 150 (1972), or court rules relating to criminal prosecutions. However, the provisions of this chapter apply to the extent that they are not clearly inconsistent with Brady v. Maryland, Giglio v. United States, or court rules relating to criminal prosecutions.

As added by P.L.93-2025, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 33-33-79-10 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 79 / Section 33-33-79-10
Power of judge same as circuit court judge
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The judge of the court may grant restraining orders and injunctions; issue writs of habeas corpus and of mandate and prohibition; appoint receivers, master commissioners, and commissioners to convey real property; grant commissions for the examination of witnesses; and appoint other officers necessary to facilitate and transact the business of said court, conferred on circuit courts or circuit court judges.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-41-10.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-33-27.2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 27.2 / Section 33-33-27.2-2
Establishment of court; judge; term; election
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The Grant superior court No. 2, is established as a court of record. The court consists of one (1) judge, who shall hold office for a term of six (6) years, beginning on the first day of January after the judge's election, and until the judge's successor is elected and qualified. Every six (6) years, the voters of Grant County shall elect at the general election a judge for the Grant superior court No. 2.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-19-1.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-39-7-9 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 39 / Chapter 7 / Section 33-39-7-9
Establishment of fund; contents
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The prosecuting attorneys retirement fund is established. The fund consists of the following:

(1) Each participant's contributions to the fund.

(2) All gifts, grants, devises, and bequests in money, property, or other form made to the fund.

(3) All interest on investments or on deposits of the funds.

(4) A contribution or payment to the fund made in a manner provided by the general assembly.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-14-9-8.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 33-33-77-2 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 77 / Section 33-33-77-2
Establishment of standard superior court
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) There is established a court of record to be known as the Sullivan superior court.

(b) The Sullivan superior court is a standard superior court as described in IC 33-29-1.

(c) Sullivan County comprises the judicial district of the court.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-40.5-1.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-28-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 33-28-1-5
Process; judgments; sentences; orders and injunctions; commissions for examination of witnesses; oaths; contempt
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A circuit court may do the following:

(1) Issue and direct all processes necessary to the regular execution of the law to the following:

(A) A court of inferior jurisdiction.

(B) A corporation.

(C) An individual.

(2) Make all proper judgments, sentences, decrees, orders, and injunctions, issue all processes, and do other acts as may be proper to carry into effect the same, in conformity with Indiana laws and Constitution of the State of Indiana.

(3) Administer all necessary oaths.

(4) Punish, by fine or imprisonment, or both, all contempts of the court's authority.

(5) Proceed in any matter before the court, or in any matter in which the proceedings of the court, or the due course of justice, is interrupted.

(6) Grant commissions for the examination of witnesses according to the regulations of law.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citations: 33-4-2-1; 33-4-2-3; 33-4-2-5; 33-4-2-8.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 33-32-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 33-32-2-9
Required training courses
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) As used in this section, "training courses" refers to training courses related to the office of circuit court clerk that are compiled or developed by the Association of Indiana Counties and approved by the state board of accounts.

(b) An individual elected to the office of circuit court clerk shall complete at least:

(1) fifteen (15) hours of training courses within one (1) year; and

(2) forty (40) hours of training courses within three (3) years;

after the individual is elected to the office of circuit court clerk.

(c) An individual first elected to the office of circuit court clerk shall complete five (5) hours of newly elected official training courses before the individual first takes the office of circuit court clerk. A training course that an individual completes under this subsection shall be counted toward the individual's requirements under subsection (b).

(d) An individual shall fulfill the training requirements established by subsection (b) for each term to which the individual is elected as circuit court clerk.

(e) The failure of an individual to complete the training required by this section does not prevent the individual from taking an office to which the individual was elected.

(f) This subsection applies only to an individual appointed to fill a vacancy in the office of circuit court clerk. An individual described in this subsection may, but is not required to, take training courses required by subsection (b). If an individual described in this subsection takes a training course required by subsection (b) for an elected circuit court clerk, the county shall pay for the training course as if the individual had been an elected circuit court clerk.

(g) An individual elected to the office of circuit court clerk shall certify completion of the requirements described in subsection (b) every year and file the certification with the state board of accounts in the same manner as the report required in IC 5-11-1-4(a).

As added by P.L.45-2010, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.279-2013, SEC.1; P.L.257-2019, SEC.94; P.L.58-2023, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 33-29-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 29 / Chapter 1 / Section 33-29-1-5
Bailiff and court reporter
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The judge of a standard superior court shall appoint a bailiff and an official court reporter for the court.

(b) The salaries of the bailiff and the official court reporter shall be:

(1) fixed in the same manner as the salaries of the bailiff and the official court reporter for the circuit court of the county in which the standard superior court is located; and

(2) paid monthly:

(A) out of the treasury of the county in which the standard superior court is located; and

(B) as provided by law.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: Various 33-33 provisions.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 33-33-45-5 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 45 / Section 33-33-45-5
Seal
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The court shall have a seal consisting of a circular disk containing the words "superior court of Lake County, Indiana" and "seal" and a design as the court may determine, an impression of which shall be spread of record upon the order book of the court.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-29.5-3.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-33-31-4 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 31 / Section 33-33-31-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-19.8-3.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Repealed by P.L.201-2011, SEC.115.
Ind. Code § 33-35-5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 35 / Chapter 5 / Section 33-35-5-8
Effect of judgments, orders, and proceedings in town and city courts; orders of sale and executions affecting real estate
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) All judgments, decrees, orders, and proceedings of city and town courts have the same force as those of the circuit court. A judgment becomes a lien on real estate when a transcript of the judgment is filed with the clerk of the circuit court.

(b) All orders of sale and executions affecting real estate from the city court of the three (3) cities having the largest populations in a county having a population of more than four hundred thousand (400,000) and less than seven hundred thousand (700,000) shall be issued by the clerk of the circuit court to the sheriff upon the filing of a certified copy of the judgment. When the copy is filed, the court rendering the judgment has no further jurisdiction of the case except to furnish a transcript for appeal. The life of a lien may be continued in force when the action is started in the city court, as though the action were filed in the circuit court, by filing with the clerk of the circuit court a certificate, certified to by the judge of the city court and containing:

(1) the names of the parties to the suit;

(2) the nature of the action;

(3) the description of the property affected; and

(4) the amount in controversy.

The judge shall enter minutes on the docket showing the issuing of the certificates.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-10.1-5-8.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.11-2023, SEC.106.
Ind. Code § 33-42-14-1 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 42 / Chapter 14 / Section 33-42-14-1
Notary public fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) A notary public may charge a fee of not more than ten dollars ($10) per signature for each of the following notarial acts:

(1) Taking an acknowledgment.

(2) Administering an affirmation or oath.

(3) Attesting to or witnessing a signature.

(4) Taking a verification on an oath or affirmation.

(5) Attesting to or certifying a copy.

(b) Fees for notarial acts not described in subsection (a) are negotiable.

(c) If a fee is charged for a notarial act, the notary public shall display, in advance, a list of the fees that the notary public will charge.

(d) Notarial acts that:

(1) are performed as part of the notary public's employment; or

(2) do not require record keeping;

are subject to private agreement and are not governed by this section.

(e) A notary public may charge a reasonable fee for traveling to perform a notarial act. The travel fee requested may not exceed the federal travel fees established by the United States General Services Administration.

(f) Except as provided in subsection (g), an individual who is a:

(1) public official; or

(2) deputy or appointee of a public official;

may not charge for notarial acts performed by the individual in connection with any official business of the public official or any other office belonging to the governmental unit in which the individual serves.

(g) Subsection (f) does not apply to a person or transaction authorized by another statute to charge a fee for performing notarial acts.

As added by P.L.128-2017, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.59-2018, SEC.60; P.L.177-2019, SEC.23; P.L.177-2019, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 33-33-27.3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 27.3 / Section 33-33-27.3-3
Judge; election; term; qualifications
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The court has one (1) judge who shall be elected at the general election every six (6) years in Grant County. The judge's term begins January 1 following the election and ends December 31 following the election of the judge's successor.

(b) To be eligible to hold office as a judge of the court, a person must be:

(1) a resident of Grant County; and

(2) admitted to the practice of law in Indiana.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-19.3-2.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.161-2011, SEC.4; P.L.201-2011, SEC.49.
Ind. Code § 33-40-7-8 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 40 / Chapter 7 / Section 33-40-7-8
Contracts to provide legal representation
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) A county public defender may contract with an attorney, a group of attorneys, or a private organization to provide legal representation under this chapter.

(b) The board shall establish the provisions of the contract under this section.

(c) The county fiscal body shall appropriate an amount sufficient to meet the obligations of the contract.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-9-15-8.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 33-33-59-4 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 59 / Section 33-33-59-4
Personnel
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. In addition to the personnel that may be appointed under IC 33-29-1-5, the judge of the Orange superior may appoint a referee, commissioner, or other personnel as the judge considers necessary to facilitate and transact the business of the court. Their salaries must be fixed in the same manner as the salaries of the personnel for the Orange circuit court. Their salaries must be paid monthly out of the treasury of Orange County as provided by law. Personnel appointed under this section continue in office until removed by the judge of the court.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-37.8-5.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-35-2-6.5 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 33-35-2-6.5
Certain city courts; concurrent civil jurisdiction; limitations
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.5. A city court in a city having a population of more than ten thousand four hundred (10,400) and less than eleven thousand (11,000) has concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit court in civil cases in which the amount in controversy does not exceed one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500). However, the city court does not have jurisdiction in actions for:

(1) slander;

(2) libel;

(3) foreclosure of mortgage on real estate, in which the title to real estate is in issue;

(4) matters relating to a decedent's estate, appointment of guardians, and all related matters; and

(5) actions in equity.

As added by P.L.74-2012, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.104-2022, SEC.135.
Ind. Code § 33-33-49-1 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 49 / Section 33-33-49-1
Application
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. IC 33-29-1 does not apply to this chapter.

[2004 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-39-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 39 / Chapter 7 / Section 33-39-7-4
"Fiscal year"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "fiscal year" means the period beginning on July 1 in any year and ending on June 30 of the following year.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-14-9-3.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 33-33-82-7 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 82 / Section 33-33-82-7
Name
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The court shall be known as the Vanderburgh Superior Court.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-43-2.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-33-49-31 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 49 / Section 33-33-49-31
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5.1-2-26.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Repealed by P.L.76-2026, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 33-24-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 24 / Chapter 3 / Section 33-24-3-5
Additional powers of court
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The supreme court may:

(1) impose and administer all necessary oaths;

(2) punish by fine and imprisonment for contempt of the supreme court's authority; and

(3) process and compel the attendance of witnesses by attachment and fine.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-2-1-4.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 33-44-4-9 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 44 / Chapter 4 / Section 33-44-4-9
Chairperson; appointment by chief justice
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The chief justice shall appoint a member of the board to serve as chairperson not later than December 1 of each year.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-4-9.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 33-39-8.1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 39 / Chapter 8.1 / Section 33-39-8.1-5
Members; vacancies
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The board of directors of the prosecuting attorneys council of Indiana shall appoint five (5) members to the board. These five (5) members must also be members of the board of directors of the prosecuting attorneys council of Indiana. All members are appointed as voting members.

(b) Not more than four (4) members may be from the same political party.

(c) Each member serves a four (4) year term. A member may be reappointed to additional terms.

(d) If a vacancy occurs, the board of directors of the prosecuting attorneys council of Indiana shall appoint a member of the board of directors to fill the vacancy. An appointment to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of a term is for the remainder of the unexpired term.

As added by P.L.147-2025, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 33-33-27.3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 27.3 / Section 33-33-27.3-2
Establishment; seal; judicial district
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) There is established a court of record to be known as the Grant superior court No. 3 (referred to as "the court" in this chapter).

(b) The court may have a seal containing the words "Grant Superior Court No. 3, Grant County, Indiana".

(c) Grant County comprises the judicial district of the court.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-19.3-1.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-31-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 31 / Chapter 2 / Section 33-31-2-2
Dockets
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The small claims and misdemeanor division of the court has the following dockets:

(1) A small claims docket.

(2) A minor offenses and violations docket.

As added by P.L.201-2011, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 33-33-71-56 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 71 / Section 33-33-71-56
Evidence
Status: in_force

Sec. 56. At a hearing before the commission on judicial qualifications the evidentiary rules of the courts of Indiana apply.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-40-60.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-32-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 32 / Chapter 3 / Section 33-32-3-2
Judgment dockets
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The clerk:

(1) shall keep:

(A) a circuit court judgment docket; and

(B) a judgment docket for each court served by the clerk under IC 33-32-2-1; and

(2) is the official keeper of:

(A) the circuit court judgment docket; and

(B) the judgment docket for each court served by the clerk under IC 33-32-2-1.

(b) A judgment docket described in subsection (a):

(1) must contain:

(A) all civil judgments in which one (1) party owes money to another party, including any court costs awarded to a judgment creditor; and

(B) any entry that is required by a statute; and

(2) may not include:

(A) judgments in which money is owed by a person to a state, a county, or another governmental entity as a result of:

(i) a criminal conviction; or

(ii) a violation of an infraction or ordinance; or

(B) judgments in which the state, a county, or another governmental entity is the sole creditor, except for:

(i) cases in which the state obtains a judgment for unpaid taxes; or

(ii) any entry that is required by statute.

(c) The clerk may keep a judgment docket in:

(1) an electronic format;

(2) a paper format; or

(3) both an electronic and a paper format.

(d) Upon the filing in the office of the clerk a statement or transcript of any judgment for the recovery of money or costs, the clerk shall enter, and index in alphabetical order, in this judgment docket a statement of the judgment showing the following:

(1) The names of all the parties.

(2) The name of the court.

(3) The number of the cause.

(4) The book and page of the record in which the judgment is recorded.

(5) The date the judgment is entered and indexed.

(6) The date of the rendition of judgment.

(7) The amount of the judgment and the amount of costs.

(e) If a judgment is against several persons, the statement required to be entered under subsection (d) shall be repeated under the name of each judgment debtor in alphabetical order.

(f) A person interested in any judgment for money or costs that has been rendered by any state court, or by any federal court of general original jurisdiction sitting in Indiana, may have the judgment entered upon the circuit court judgment docket by filing with the clerk:

(1) a verified statement setting forth the facts required under subsection (d); or

(2) a verified copy of the judgment certified under the seal of the court that rendered the judgment.

(g) The judgment docket shall be made available for public inspection at the office of the clerk during regular office hours. If a judgment docket is kept in an electronic format:

(1) the judgment docket must be searchable; and

(2) a member of the public must be able to:

(A) search the judgment docket for the name of a specific party; and

(B) obtain a list of all judgments in the judgment docket concerning the party.

(h) If the wages of a judgment debtor are being garnished, a clerk is not required to notify the employer of the judgment debtor to suspend the garnishment after the judgment is satisfied. A request to suspend the garnishment must be submitted by the judgment debtor to the court that rendered the judgment. The clerk is not required to take any action under this subsection concerning a garnishment other than to obey the orders of the court that rendered the judgment.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-17-2-3.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.78-2014, SEC.8; P.L.55-2015, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 33-40-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 40 / Chapter 4 / Section 33-40-4-4
Executive director; staff
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The council may employ an executive director, staff, and clerical personnel as necessary to carry out the council's purposes.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-9-12-3.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 33-33-55-3 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 55 / Section 33-33-55-3
Establishment of superior court
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. There is established a court of record to be known as the Morgan superior court.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-37-1.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-37-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 37 / Chapter 2 / Section 33-37-2-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies in criminal actions.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-19-2-1.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 33-38-14-8 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 38 / Chapter 14 / Section 33-38-14-8
Commission on judicial qualifications
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Subject to section 9 of this chapter, the commission is the commission on judicial qualifications for judges of trial courts. The members of the commission on judicial qualifications for the court of appeals and the supreme court are the members of the commission on judicial qualifications for judges of the trial courts.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-2.1-6-2.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.65-2004, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 33-33-45-37 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 45 / Section 33-33-45-37
Withdrawal of name or list of nominations
Status: in_force

Sec. 37. (a) After the commission has nominated and submitted to the governor the names of five (5) persons for appointment to fill a vacancy of the superior court of Lake County:

(1) any name may be withdrawn for cause considered by the commission to be of a substantial nature affecting the nominee's qualifications to hold office; and

(2) another name may be substituted;

before the appointment is made to fill the vacancy.

(b) If a nominee dies or requests in writing that the nominee's name be withdrawn, the commission shall nominate another person to replace the nominee.

(c) If two (2) or more vacancies exist, the commission shall nominate and submit to the governor a list of five (5) different persons for each of the vacancies. The commission may, before an appointment is made, withdraw the lists of nominations, change the names of any persons nominated from one (1) list to another, and resubmit them as changed, or may substitute a new name for any of those previously nominated.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-29.5-38.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.204-2021, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 33-33-2-44 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 33-33-2-44
Vacancy in judgeship; effective date of appointment
Status: in_force

Sec. 44. An appointment to the Allen superior court for the remainder of a departing judge's term in office takes effect immediately if a vacancy exists at the date of the appointment. The appointment takes effect on the date the vacancy is created if the vacancy does not yet exist.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-5.1-42.1.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-40-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 40 / Chapter 3 / Section 33-40-3-4
Reversion of money in fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Any money remaining in the fund at the end of the calendar year does not revert to any other fund but continues in the supplemental public defender services fund.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-9-11.5-4.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 33-24-8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 24 / Chapter 8 / Section 33-24-8-3
Fee bills
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The clerk of the supreme court may, at any time after the services are rendered, issue fee bills under IC 33-37-4-10 for services rendered by the clerk or by another person in the court.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-15-5-2.5.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 33-33-45-14 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 45 / Section 33-33-45-14
Books, papers, and records
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The clerk of the Lake circuit court, under the direction of the court, shall provide order books, judgment dockets, execution dockets, fee books, and other books, papers, and records that are necessary for the court, and all books, papers, and proceedings of the court shall be kept distinct and separate from those of other courts.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-29.5-14.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-24-12-5 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 24 / Chapter 12 / Section 33-24-12-5
Civil legal aid fund; administration; distributions; annual report
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The civil legal aid fund is established to provide additional revenue for legal services providers.

(b) The fund is administered by the office of judicial administration.

(c) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.

(d) Distributions from the fund shall be made on January 1 and July 1 of each year. Money in the fund is annually appropriated to carry out the purposes of the fund.

(e) Before October 1, 2026, and before October 1 of each year thereafter, the office of judicial administration shall report the following information to the state budget committee:

(1) Each recipient of the funds.

(2) The amount of funds distributed to each recipient.

(3) The amount of administrative costs.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-2.1-11-5.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.161-2018, SEC.68; P.L.201-2023, SEC.254; P.L.8-2025, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 33-39-12-6 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 39 / Chapter 12 / Section 33-39-12-6
Request for reconsideration; removal from list
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) An affected law enforcement officer may submit a request for reconsideration to the prosecuting attorney not later thirty (30) days after receipt of the notice described in section 5(d) of this chapter, or upon a change in circumstances.

(b) The prosecuting attorney shall do one (1) of the following:

(1) Approve the request for reconsideration and remove the law enforcement officer's name from the Giglio list.

(2) Deny the request for reconsideration and keep the law enforcement officer's name on the Giglio list.

(c) If an affected law enforcement officer does not comply with the requirements for reconsideration, the affected law enforcement officer's name shall remain on the Giglio list.

(d) A prosecuting attorney may, at any time, remove a law enforcement officer's name from a Giglio list if the prosecuting attorney receives material information that was not known or not available at the time of the initial determination.

As added by P.L.93-2025, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 33-33-10-4.1 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 10 / Section 33-33-10-4.1
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.138-2020, SEC.7. Expired 1-1-2025 by P.L.138-2020, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 33-40-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 40 / Chapter 2 / Section 33-40-2-3
Schedule of fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The state public defender shall prepare and maintain a schedule of minimum attorney's fees for all general classifications of criminal trials, and proceedings on plea of guilty, subject to the approval of the supreme court. The schedule shall be furnished upon request to all criminal courts. A fee approved by any court for the services of:

(1) the state public defender;

(2) the state public defender's deputy; or

(3) any attorney appointed by the state public defender and the judge under a request made to the state public defender;

may not be less than the approved minimum fee provided in the schedule.

(b) In cases where there has been a change of venue, the presiding judge may not approve a fee for a public defender from the office of the state public defender that exceeds one hundred twenty-five percent (125%) of the minimum fee schedule established under this chapter.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-9-11-3.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 33-38-14-35 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 38 / Chapter 14 / Section 33-38-14-35
Filing
Status: in_force

Sec. 35. All papers and pleadings filed with the office of the chairman of the commission are considered filed with the commission.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-2.1-6-29.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 33-33-54-1 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 54 / Section 33-33-54-1
Judicial circuit
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Montgomery County constitutes the twenty-second judicial circuit.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-4-1-54.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-37-5-31 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 37 / Chapter 5 / Section 33-37-5-31
Pro bono legal services fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. In each:

(1) civil action in which the clerk is required to collect a civil costs fee under IC 33-37-4-4(a);

(2) small claims action in which:

(A) a party is required to pay a township docket fee under IC 33-34-8-1(a)(1); or

(B) the clerk is required to collect a small claims costs fee under IC 33-37-4-6; or

(3) probate action in which the clerk is required to collect a probate costs fee under IC 33-37-4-7(a);

the clerk shall collect a pro bono legal services fee of one dollar ($1).

As added by P.L.136-2012, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.39-2017, SEC.6; P.L.174-2022, SEC.64; P.L.106-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 33-39-8.1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 39 / Chapter 8.1 / Section 33-39-8.1-2
"Categorically refuse to prosecute"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "categorically refuse to prosecute" means a blanket refusal to prosecute a criminal law. The term does not include the refusal to prosecute a criminal law if:

(1) the prosecution would violate federal law or an order issued by a state or federal court;

(2) the prosecution would violate the Rules of Professional Conduct; or

(3) the decision not to prosecute the law is based on an individual investigation of the facts and circumstances of the case.

As added by P.L.147-2025, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 33-24-10-6 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 24 / Chapter 10 / Section 33-24-10-6
Liability of commission and staff
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The executive secretary, the executive secretary's staff, counsel, investigators, hearing officers, and the commissioners are immune from civil liability for damages for conduct within the scope and arising out of the performance of their duties.

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 33-33-71-63 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 71 / Section 33-33-71-63
Powers of commission in investigations and hearings
Status: in_force

Sec. 63. The commission on judicial qualifications has jurisdiction and powers necessary to conduct the proper and speedy disposition of any investigation or hearing, including the power to compel the attendance of witnesses, to take or cause to be taken the deposition of witnesses, and to order the production of books, records, or other documentary evidence. Any member of the commission on judicial qualifications may administer oaths and affirmations to witnesses in any matter within the jurisdiction of the commission.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-40-67.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-23-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 23 / Chapter 1 / Section 33-23-1-9
Misdemeanor
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. "Misdemeanor" means a violation of a statute for which a person may be imprisoned for not more than one (1) year.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-1-13-1.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 33-34-3-10 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 34 / Chapter 3 / Section 33-34-3-10
No trial by jury
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. There may not be a trial by jury in the small claims court.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-4-9.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 33-33-46-4 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 46 / Section 33-33-46-4
Location of court sessions
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. LaPorte superior court No. 1 shall hold its sessions in Michigan City. LaPorte superior courts No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4 shall hold sessions in places in the county as the LaPorte County executive may provide.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-31.1-7.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-33-27-6 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 27 / Section 33-33-27-6
Clerk and sheriff
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The clerk of the Grant circuit court and the sheriff of Grant County shall serve as the clerk and sheriff of the Grant superior court.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-11-13.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-38-11-1 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 38 / Chapter 11 / Section 33-38-11-1
Appointment; residence; term; juvenile law judge
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The judge of a circuit or superior court may appoint temporary judges. Each temporary judge must be:

(1) a competent attorney admitted to the practice of law in Indiana; and

(2) a resident of the judicial district of the court after the temporary judge's appointment.

The temporary judge's appointment must be in writing. The temporary judge continues in office until removed by the judge.

(b) A temporary juvenile law judge may be appointed under this subsection for the exclusive purpose of hearing cases arising under IC 31-30 through IC 31-40. The appointment shall be made under an agreement between at least two (2) judges of courts located:

(1) in the same county; or

(2) in counties that are adjacent to each other.

(c) An agreement under subsection (b) must:

(1) be filed with the circuit court clerk of each county in which a court subject to the agreement is located;

(2) specify the duration of the agreement, which may not exceed one (1) year; and

(3) permit a judge to end the participation of a court in the agreement.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-13-16-1.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.201-2011, SEC.105.
Ind. Code § 33-23-16-6 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 23 / Chapter 16 / Section 33-23-16-6
"Family dependency drug court"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "family dependency drug court" means a problem solving court focused on supporting families that include a child who has been adjudicated a child in need of services and a parent, guardian, or other household member who has substance abuse problems by:

(1) bringing together substance abuse rehabilitation professionals, local social programs, and intensive judicial monitoring; and

(2) linking eligible parents, guardians, other household members, and juveniles to individually tailored programs or services.

As added by P.L.108-2010, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 33-40-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 40 / Chapter 8 / Section 33-40-8-1
Contracts
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The judge of any court having criminal jurisdiction, except in those counties with a population of at least four hundred thousand (400,000), may contract with any attorney or group of attorneys admitted to practice law in Indiana to provide legal counsel for all or some of the poor persons coming before the court charged with the commission of a crime and not having sufficient means to employ an attorney to defend themselves.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-9-10-1.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 33-33-12-2 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 12 / Section 33-33-12-2
Establishment of standard superior court
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) There is established a court of record to be known as the Clinton superior court.

(b) The Clinton superior court is a standard superior court as described in IC 33-29-1.

(c) Clinton County comprises the judicial district of the superior court.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-10.3-1.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-33-78-7 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 78 / Section 33-33-78-7
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-37.7-11.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Repealed by P.L.127-2008, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 33-33-71-64 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 71 / Section 33-33-71-64
Subpoenas
Status: in_force

Sec. 64. Subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of documentary evidence between the commission on judicial qualifications or for discovery shall be issued by the chairman of the commission and shall be served in the manner provided by law for the service of process.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-40-68.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-33-79.3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 79.3 / Section 33-33-79.3-9
Transfers of actions and proceedings
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The judge of the Tippecanoe circuit court or Tippecanoe superior court No. 1 or No. 2 may, with the consent of the judge of the court, transfer any action or proceeding from the circuit court or superior court No. 1 or No. 2 to the court and the judge of the court may, with consent of the judge of the circuit or other superior court, transfer any action or proceeding from the court to the circuit or other superior court, if the action or proceeding could have been originally filed in the receiving court.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-42.1-8.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-33-64-14 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 64 / Section 33-33-64-14
Officers and personnel
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. Each Porter superior judge may appoint additional officers and personnel necessary for the proper administration of the judge's duties as judge of the court.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-38-22.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-33-49-15 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 49 / Section 33-33-49-15
Power and duties of executive committee; appointment of commissioners and magistrates
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) The executive committee shall determine the number of judicial officers and personnel required to efficiently serve the court. The salaries of the personnel shall be fixed and paid as provided by law.

(b) The administrative officers shall perform the duties prescribed by the executive committee and shall operate under the jurisdiction of the executive committee and serve at the pleasure of the executive committee.

(c) The executive committee shall see that the court at all times is amply provided with adequate resources necessary to effectively run court operations. Each judge shall appoint a judicial assistant who will also serve as the judge's official court reporter. All other staff assignments will be determined by the executive committee. The staffing requirements set forth in IC 33-29-1-5 do not apply to the Marion superior court. In addition to the specified duties required of the executive committee under this chapter, the executive committee shall exercise any other powers and duties necessary to aid in the operation of the court. The executive committee shall make decisions with consideration to the best interest of the court and the community.

(d) Notwithstanding any other law, a commissioner appointed under this chapter has all of the powers and duties prescribed for a magistrate under IC 33-23-5. However, the provisions of IC 33-23-5-11 requiring the state to pay the salary of a magistrate do not require the state to pay the salary of a commissioner appointed under this chapter.

(e) If a commissioner appointed under this chapter is appointed as a magistrate in Marion County, the salary of that magistrate shall be paid by the state under IC 33-23-5-11 in the same amount as other magistrates are paid.

(f) The allocation of appointments of commissioners or magistrates under this chapter shall be determined by agreement between the executive committee and the judge of the circuit court with consideration given to the case load of each court.

(g) The:

(1) judge of the circuit court has exclusive authority to appoint commissioners or magistrates allocated to the circuit court; and

(2) judges of the executive committee have exclusive authority to appoint commissioners or magistrates allocated to the superior court.

(h) Not more than a simple majority of the commissioners or magistrates appointed under this chapter may be from the same political party.

(i) A commissioner or magistrate appointed by the:

(1) judge of the circuit court serves at the pleasure of the judge of the circuit court; and

(2) executive committee of the superior court serves at the pleasure of the executive committee.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5.1-2-10.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.71-2010, SEC.2; P.L.201-2011, SEC.76; P.L.106-2022, SEC.1; P.L.76-2026, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 33-33-42-3 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 42 / Section 33-33-42-3
Judges; location of court sessions
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Each Knox superior court has one (1) judge who shall hold sessions:

(1) in the Knox County courthouse in Vincennes; or

(2) at other places in the county as the county executive may provide.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-26-5.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-23-11-8 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 23 / Chapter 11 / Section 33-23-11-8
"Person"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "person" means any individual, proprietorship, partnership, unincorporated association, trust, business trust, group, limited liability company, or corporation, whether or not operated for profit, or a governmental agency or political subdivision.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-2.1-8-1.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 33-33-27.3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 27.3 / Section 33-33-27.3-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-19.3-3.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Repealed by P.L.201-2011, SEC.115.
Ind. Code § 33-33-79.3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 79.3 / Section 33-33-79.3-3
Judge; election, term, and qualifications
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The court has one (1) judge, who shall be elected at the general election every six (6) years in Tippecanoe County. The judge's term begins January 1 following the election and ends December 31 following the election of the judge's successor.

(b) To be eligible to hold office as judge of the court, a person must:

(1) be a resident of Tippecanoe County; and

(2) be admitted to the bar of Indiana.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-42.1-2.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.161-2011, SEC.15; P.L.201-2011, SEC.91.
Ind. Code § 33-39-8.1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 39 / Chapter 8.1 / Section 33-39-8.1-1
"Board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "board" means the prosecutor review board established by section 4 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.147-2025, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 33-42-0.5-29 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 42 / Chapter 0.5 / Section 33-42-0.5-29
"Sign"
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. "Sign" means:

(1) to adopt or execute a record with a tangible symbol; or

(2) to:

(A) associate with; or

(B) attach to;

a record an electronic process, sound, or symbol;

with the intent to adopt or authenticate the record.

As added by P.L.59-2018, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 33-32-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 32 / Chapter 5 / Section 33-32-5-1
Marriage license and certificate fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) For issuing a marriage license under IC 31-11-4, the clerk shall collect a fee of fifteen dollars ($15). The clerk shall pay these fees to the treasurer of state, who shall deposit the money in the state user fee fund established by IC 33-37-9-2.

(b) For issuing a marriage certificate under IC 31-11-4, the clerk shall collect the following fee:

(1) Ten dollars ($10), if at least one (1) of the individuals is a resident of Indiana.

(2) Fifty dollars ($50), if neither of the individuals is a resident of Indiana.

When collected, two dollars ($2) of these fees shall be placed in the clerk's record perpetuation fund established under IC 33-37-5-2 and the remainder shall be deposited in the general fund of the county.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-17-14-2.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.38-2021, SEC.74.
Ind. Code § 33-31-1-22 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 31 / Chapter 1 / Section 33-31-1-22
Appointment of clerk and other employees
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. The probate court may appoint a chief clerk and other employees as the judge considers necessary whose salaries shall be fixed by the judge and be paid out of the county treasury.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-8-2-23.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 33-33-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 33-33-2-8
Judges; divisions
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The Allen superior court consists of nine (9) judges as follows:

(1) Two (2) judges serve in the family relations division.

(2) Three (3) judges serve in the criminal division.

(3) Four (4) judges serve in the civil division.

A newly elected or appointed judge assumes the division assignment of the judge whom the judge replaces.

(b) If in the opinion of a majority of the judges there is an undue disparity in the number of cases in any division, the chief judge may assign specific cases normally assigned to that division to a judge in another division as directed by a majority of the judges.

(c) Not later than December 31 of the year immediately preceding a year in which the office of judge of the Allen superior court will be on the ballot, the clerk of the circuit court shall file with the election division a list containing the name, the division assignment, and the court number assigned by the roster of judicial officers maintained by the office of judicial administration, for each judge of the Allen superior court.

(d) During the period under IC 3-8-2-4 in which a declaration of candidacy may be filed for a primary election, any person desiring to become a candidate for one (1) of the Allen superior court judgeships must file with the election division a declaration of candidacy adapted from the form prescribed under IC 3-8-2 that:

(1) is signed by the candidate; and

(2) designates the division and the court number of the judgeship that the candidate seeks.

(e) A petition without the designation required under subsection (c) shall be rejected by the election division (or by the Indiana election commission under IC 3-8-1-2).

(f) If an individual who files a declaration under subsection (d) ceases to be a candidate after the final date for filing a declaration under subsection (d), the election division may accept the filing of additional declarations of candidacy for that seat not later than noon on August 1.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-5.1-29.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.169-2015, SEC.166; P.L.161-2018, SEC.78.
Ind. Code § 33-44-6-5 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 44 / Chapter 6 / Section 33-44-6-5
Remittance of interest; procedure
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A depository financial institution shall make the remittance required under section 4 of this chapter not less frequently than quarterly and not later than fifteen (15) days after the end of the remittance period.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-6-5.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 33-33-79.4-12 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 79.4 / Section 33-33-79.4-12
Sitting of judges
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. The judge of the Tippecanoe circuit court or another superior court in the county may, with the consent of the judge of Tippecanoe superior court No. 4, No. 5, No. 6, or No. 7, sit as a judge of the court in any matter as if the judge of the circuit court or the other superior court were an elected judge of Tippecanoe superior court No. 4, No. 5, No. 6, or No. 7. The judge of Tippecanoe superior court No. 4, No. 5, No. 6, or No. 7 may, with consent of the judge of the circuit court or the judge of another superior court in the county, sit as a judge of the circuit court or the other superior court in any matter as if the judge of Tippecanoe superior court No. 4, No. 5, No. 6, or No. 7 were an elected judge of the circuit court or the other superior court.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-42.2-11.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.9-2019, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 33-33-31-2 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 31 / Section 33-33-31-2
Establishment of standard superior court
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) There is established a court of record to be known as the Harrison superior court.

(b) The Harrison superior court is a standard superior court as described in IC 33-29-1.

(c) Harrison County comprises the judicial district of the court.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-19.8-1.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-34-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 34 / Chapter 5 / Section 33-34-5-3
Interchange of judges
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The judges of the small claims court may sit in place of each other and perform each other's duties:

(1) at the direction of or with the approval of the circuit court judge; and

(2) with the consent of the respective judges.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-7-3.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 33-33-10-9 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 10 / Section 33-33-10-9
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-10-14.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Repealed by P.L.201-2011, SEC.115.
Ind. Code § 33-37-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 37 / Chapter 7 / Section 33-37-7-4
Fees collected by clerk of circuit court; county share
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The clerk of a circuit court shall forward the county share of fees collected to the county auditor in accordance with IC 33-37-7-12(a). The auditor shall retain as the county share twenty-seven percent (27%) of the amount of fees collected under the following:

(1) IC 33-37-4-1(a) (criminal costs fees).

(2) IC 33-37-4-2(a) (infraction or ordinance violation costs fees).

(3) IC 33-37-4-3(a) (juvenile costs fees).

(4) IC 33-37-4-4(a) (civil costs fees).

(5) IC 33-37-4-6(a)(1) (small claims costs fees).

(6) IC 33-37-4-7(a) (probate costs fees).

(7) IC 33-37-5-17 (deferred prosecution fees).

(b) This section applies after June 30, 2005.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-19-7-2.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 33-33-14-3 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 14 / Section 33-33-14-3
Judge; location of court sessions
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The Daviess superior court has one (1) judge who shall hold sessions in the Daviess County courthouse in Washington or in other places in the county as the Daviess County executive may provide.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-10.6-7.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-33-45-30 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 45 / Section 33-33-45-30
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-29.5-31.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Repealed by P.L.204-2021, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 33-38-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 38 / Chapter 8 / Section 33-38-8-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to an individual who:

(1) begins service as a judge after August 31, 1985;

(2) is serving as a full-time magistrate on July 1, 2010, and makes an election under section 10.5 of this chapter; or

(3) begins service as a full-time magistrate after July 1, 2010.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-13-10.1-1.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.122-2008, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 33-42-0.5-13 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 42 / Chapter 0.5 / Section 33-42-0.5-13
"Electronic seal"
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. "Electronic seal" means information that:

(1) is specific to an individual notary public;

(2) is attached to or associated with a notarized electronic record; and

(3) contains:

(A) the words, "notary public";

(B) the words, "state of Indiana";

(C) the notary public's name as it appears on the notary public's commission certificate;

(D) the words, "commission number", followed by the commission number of the notary public; and

(E) the words, "my commission expires", followed by the expiration date of the notary public's commission.

As added by P.L.59-2018, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.130-2024, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 33-33-2-30 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 33-33-2-30
Board of judges
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. (a) The Allen superior court shall be governed and operated by a board of judges composed of all the judges of the superior court. Six (6) judges are required for a quorum for conducting business and as a majority for taking action. Every two (2) years the board of judges shall elect a chief judge to carry out ministerial functions of representation as the board of judges periodically determines by a majority of the board's members.

(b) Matters of administration, budget, expenditures, policy, and procedure affecting the entire superior court shall be determined by a majority of the board of judges. Any determination binds the entire board of judges and each judge of the board.

(c) One (1) budget covering all the divisions of the superior court shall be prepared for the superior court and submitted to the county fiscal body. However, each division shall prepare its own budget as a component of the superior court's total budget.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-5.1-21.1.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-33-49-14 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 49 / Section 33-33-49-14
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5.1-2-9.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.80-2006, SEC.14; P.L.142-2007, SEC.10; P.L.162-2020, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.76-2026, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 33-39-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 39 / Chapter 1 / Section 33-39-1-2
Prosecuting attorney; eligibility
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) This section does not apply to a deputy prosecuting attorney appointed by a prosecuting attorney or to a special prosecutor.

(b) To be eligible to hold office as a prosecuting attorney, a person must be a resident of the judicial circuit that the person serves.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-14-1-1.5.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.222-2005, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 33-38-13-7 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 38 / Chapter 13 / Section 33-38-13-7
"Presiding master" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "presiding master" means the master so designated by the chief justice or, in the absence of a designation, the justice or judge named in the order appointing masters.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-2.1-1-3.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 33-23-1-8.5 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 23 / Chapter 1 / Section 33-23-1-8.5
"Medication assisted treatment"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8.5. "Medication assisted treatment" has the meaning set forth in IC 12-7-2.1-223.

As added by P.L.203-2017, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.145-2026, SEC.220.
Ind. Code § 33-26-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 26 / Chapter 4 / Section 33-26-4-1
Principal office
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The tax court shall maintain its principal office in Indianapolis.

(b) The Indiana department of administration shall provide suitable facilities for the court in Indianapolis.

(c) If the court hears a case at a location outside Marion County, the executive of the county in which the court sits shall provide the court with suitable facilities.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-3-5-9.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 33-29-5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 29 / Chapter 5 / Section 33-29-5-7
Superior court judges; eligibility
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. To be eligible to hold office as a judge of a superior court, a person must be a resident of the judicial circuit that the judge serves.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-3.5-7.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 33-40-3-10 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 40 / Chapter 3 / Section 33-40-3-10
Establishment of fund in counties where public defender services not provided
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) In a county with a population of more than four hundred thousand (400,000) and less than seven hundred thousand (700,000) in which a county public defender service is not provided, a supplemental public defender services fund must be established in each city for providing funding for a public defender to represent indigent defendants in a city court.

(b) Sections 2 through 9 of this chapter apply to the locally established supplemental public defender services fund established under subsection (a). However, funds otherwise required to be delivered to the county fiscal officer for maintaining a supplemental public defender services fund under this chapter shall be deposited with the local fiscal officer.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-9-11.5-10.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 33-33-27-2 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 27 / Section 33-33-27-2
Judicial circuit
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Grant County constitutes the forty-eighth judicial circuit.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-4-1-27.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-38-6-16 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 38 / Chapter 6 / Section 33-38-6-16
Referendum of judges concerning federal Social Security agreement
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) The governor may conduct, or cause to be conducted, a referendum for the judges who are covered by the provisions of the judges' retirement fund to determine whether the judges covered by the retirement fund shall be excluded from or included in the agreement negotiated under the provisions of Section 218 of the federal Social Security Act (as defined in IC 5-10.1-1-9). The referendum must be conducted in full compliance with all the requirements of Section 218(d) of the federal Social Security Act. The governor shall designate the board as the agency to conduct and supervise the referendum, and the expense of conducting the referendum shall be paid from funds appropriated to the fund.

(b) If the majority of the judges who are eligible to vote in the referendum described in subsection (a) vote in the negative, the board may request that a subsequent referendum be conducted in the same manner and with the same effect described in subsection (a). However, a subsequent referendum may not be conducted within one (1) year after the date of the prior referendum.

(c) If a majority of the judges who are eligible to vote in the referendum described in subsection (a) vote in the affirmative, both the:

(1) judges covered by the retirement fund; and

(2) judges who waived their right to be covered by the provisions of the retirement fund;

shall be included in the agreement negotiated by the state with the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services in the same manner provided in IC 5-10.1-4 for the inclusion of services covered by the retirement systems specified in IC 5-10.1-4-1 in the agreement.

(d) Each judge whose services are covered by Social Security is required to pay during the period of the judge's service the employee contributions required by the agreement. The contributions shall begin on the effective date of the judge's coverage and are subject to the terms and conditions of IC 5-10.1.

(e) The state comptroller shall pay the employer contributions required under the agreement wholly from funds appropriated to the fund, and the contributions begin on the effective date of the modification that adds the judges of the fund to the federal-state agreement. The employer contributions shall be paid in the manner provided in the agreement.

(f) The modification of the federal-state agreement to effectuate the participation of the judges in the agreement must be effective for services performed on a date fixed and determined by the board.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-13-8-15.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.515.
Ind. Code § 33-33-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 5 / Section 33-33-5-3
Judge; location of court sessions; court abolishment
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The Blackford superior court has one (1) judge who shall hold sessions in the Blackford County courthouse in Hartford City or in any other places in the county as the Blackford County executive may provide.

(b) The Blackford superior court is abolished on December 31, 2028.

(c) This section expires January 1, 2029.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-8.5-7.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.224-2025, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 33-23-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 23 / Chapter 4 / Section 33-23-4-4
Full-time position
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The court administrator:

(1) shall devote full time to the court administrator's official duties; and

(2) may not engage in any other profession for profit.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-1-12-3.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 33-37-5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 37 / Chapter 5 / Section 33-37-5-10
Countermeasures fee; collection
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) The clerk shall collect an alcohol and drug countermeasures fee of two hundred dollars ($200) in each action in which:

(1) a person is found to have:

(A) committed an offense under IC 9-30-5;

(B) violated a statute defining an infraction under IC 9-30-5; or

(C) been adjudicated a delinquent for an act that would be an offense under IC 9-30-5, if committed by an adult; and

(2) the person's driving privileges are suspended by the court or the bureau of motor vehicles as a result of the finding.

(b) The clerk shall collect an alcohol and drug countermeasures fee of two hundred dollars ($200) in each action in which:

(1) a person is charged with an offense under IC 9-30-5; and

(2) by a plea agreement or an agreement of the parties that is approved by the court:

(A) judgment is entered for an offense under:

(i) IC 9-21-8-50;

(ii) IC 9-21-8-52;

(iii) IC 7.1-5-1-3; or

(iv) IC 7.1-5-1-6; and

(B) the defendant agrees to pay the alcohol and drug counter measures fee.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-19-6-10.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 33-33-48-13 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 48 / Section 33-33-48-13
Chief judge
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. The judges of the circuit court shall select from among themselves a chief judge of the circuit court. The chief judge shall be selected for a minimum term of twelve (12) months.

As added by P.L.201-2011, SEC.70.
Ind. Code § 33-29-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 29 / Chapter 4 / Section 33-29-4-2
Room numbering
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The rooms described in section 1 of this chapter shall be numbered consecutively, beginning with No. 1. The judges of the courts shall be nominated and elected by rooms. However, any one (1) judge may sit as judge in the other rooms of the court.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-3-1.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 33-33-78-3 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 78 / Section 33-33-78-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-37.7-1.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Repealed by P.L.127-2008, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 33-43-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 43 / Chapter 1 / Section 33-43-1-7
Appearance of attorney without authority; relief of party
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. If a party alleges that an attorney appears on behalf of the party without the party's authority the court may, at any stage of the proceedings, relieve the party from the consequences of the attorney's act. The court may also, summarily or upon motion, compel the attorney to repair the injury consequent upon the attorney's assumption of authority.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-21-1-7.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 33-38-7-10 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 38 / Chapter 7 / Section 33-38-7-10
Participants; contributions
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) A person who completed at least eight (8) years of service as a judge before July 1, 1953, may become a participant in the fund and be subject to this chapter if the person qualifies for benefits under section 11 of this chapter. A person who is a judge on July 1, 1953, shall become a participant in the fund and be subject to this chapter, beginning on July 1, 1953, unless twenty (20) days before July 1, 1953, the judge files with the board a written notice of election not to participate in the fund.

(b) A person who:

(1) becomes a judge after July 1, 1953, and before September 1, 1985; and

(2) is not a participant in the fund;

becomes a participant in the fund and is subject to this chapter, beginning on the date the person becomes a judge, unless within twenty (20) days after that date the judge files with the board a written notice of election not to participate in the fund. An election filed under this subsection is irrevocable.

(c) A person who irrevocably:

(1) elects not to participate in the fund; or

(2) withdraws from the fund under section 13 of this chapter;

is ineligible to participate and to receive benefits under this chapter.

(d) Participation of a judge in the fund continues until the date on which the judge:

(1) becomes an annuitant;

(2) dies; or

(3) accepts a refund;

but a person is not required to pay into the fund during any period that the person is not serving as a judge, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.

(e) A participant is considered to have made a one (1) time irrevocable salary reduction agreement of six percent (6%) of each payment of salary that a participant would otherwise have received for services as a judge.

(f) The state comptroller and the county auditor shall pay and credit to the fund the amounts described in subsection (e) as provided in IC 33-38-6-21 and IC 33-38-6-22. After December 31, 2011, the state comptroller and the county auditor shall submit the contributions paid by or on behalf of a participant under subsection (e) by electronic funds transfer in accordance with IC 33-38-6-21.5. However, no amounts shall be paid on behalf of a participant for more than twenty-two (22) years.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-13-9.1-3.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.13-2011, SEC.9; P.L.9-2024, SEC.518.
Ind. Code § 33-33-89.3-11 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 89.3 / Section 33-33-89.3-11
Transfer of actions and proceedings
Status: reserved

Sec. 11. The judges of the Wayne circuit court and Wayne superior courts No. 1 and No. 2 may, with the consent of the judge of the court, transfer any action, cause, or proceeding filed and docketed in the Wayne circuit court, Wayne superior court No. 1, or Wayne superior court No. 2, to the court by transferring all original papers and instruments filed in such an action, cause, or proceeding. The action, cause, or proceeding shall be treated as if originally filed with the court. The judge of the court may, with the consent of the judge of the Wayne circuit court, Wayne superior court No. 1, or Wayne superior court No. 2, transfer any action, cause, or proceeding filed and docketed in the court, except a cause properly docketed in the small claims or minor offenses division of the court, to the Wayne circuit court, Wayne superior court No. 1, or Wayne superior court No. 2, by transferring all original papers and instruments filed in the action, cause, or proceeding. The action, cause, or proceeding shall be treated as if originally filed with the transferee court. However, if any cause, action, or proceeding transferred under this section is later transferred on change of venue to a court of another county or if any cause is appealed to the court of appeals or supreme court of Indiana, then the party taking the change of venue or appeal may have a transcript made of the proceedings in each court, certified by the clerk of that court. The transcript has the same force and effect and gives the court to which it is taken on change of venue or appeal the same jurisdiction, as though this transcript had been originally made when the cause was transferred to the transferee court.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-48-14.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-29-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 29 / Chapter 2 / Section 33-29-2-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-2-4.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.1-2007, SEC.248.
Ind. Code § 33-33-45-19 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 45 / Section 33-33-45-19
Chief judge; senior judge
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) The court, by rules adopted by the court, shall designate one (1) of the judges as chief judge and shall fix the time that the chief judge presides. The chief judge is responsible for the efficient operation and conduct of the court.

(b) The judges of each division of the court, in accordance with the rules adopted by the judges of that division, shall designate a judge as the senior judge of that division and fix the time that the senior judge serves.

(c) The senior judge of each division shall report to the chief judge as to how the division should best judicially operate.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-29.5-19.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-43-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 43 / Chapter 2 / Section 33-43-2-2
Burden of proof
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. In a prosecution under this chapter, the state is not required to prove that the defendant has not been admitted as an attorney. The burden of proving admission is on the defendant.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-1-5-3.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 33-37-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 37 / Chapter 8 / Section 33-37-8-2
"County fund"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "county fund" refers to the county user fee fund established under section 5 of this chapter.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-19-8-2.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 33-33-87-2 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 87 / Section 33-33-87-2
Judicial circuit; joint appointment of magistrate
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Warrick County constitutes the second judicial circuit.

(b) The judge of the Warrick circuit court and the judges of the Warrick superior courts may jointly appoint one (1) full-time magistrate under IC 33-23-5 to serve the circuit and superior courts.

(c) The magistrate continues in office until jointly removed by the judge of the Warrick circuit court and the judges of the Warrick superior courts.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-4-1-87.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.100-2013, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 33-28-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 33-28-1-9
Failure of judge to attend court
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A suit, process, matter, or proceeding returnable to or pending in any circuit court may not be discontinued by reason of a failure of the judge to attend on the first or any other day of the term.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-4-2-10.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 33-44-7-15 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 44 / Chapter 7 / Section 33-44-7-15
Fund audits; audits of fund disbursement recipients
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. The state board of accounts shall audit the fund to ensure that the fund is administered as required by this chapter. The state board of accounts may conduct audits of qualified legal services providers, law school clinics, and programs or projects in the public interest that assist in the improvement of the administration of justice as the state board of accounts considers necessary to ensure that the money distributed to qualified legal services providers, law school clinics, and programs or projects in the public interest that assist in the improvement of the administration of justice is being used as required by this article.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-7-15.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.181-2015, SEC.46.
Ind. Code § 33-23-16-26 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 23 / Chapter 16 / Section 33-23-16-26
No right to participate in a problem solving court program
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. An individual does not have a right to participate in a problem solving court program under this chapter.

As added by P.L.108-2010, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 33-33-2-19 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 33-33-2-19
Single order book
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. The Allen superior court shall maintain a single order book for the entire court. The order book may be signed on behalf of the court by any of the judges of the court. The signature constitutes authentication of the actions of each judge in the court.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-5.1-15.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-33-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 5 / Section 33-33-5-1
Judicial circuit
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Blackford County constitutes the seventy-first judicial circuit.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-4-1-5.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-44-7-10 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 44 / Chapter 7 / Section 33-44-7-10
Receipt of disbursed funds for legal assistance to eligible clients; eligibility for other funds
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. An entity that receives funds disbursed under section 9(1) of this chapter during a year is not eligible to receive funds disbursed under section 9(2) of this chapter during that year.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-7-10.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 33-34-8-4 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 34 / Chapter 8 / Section 33-34-8-4
Quarterly accounting
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Fees, costs, and any other amounts collected by the courts shall be accounted for quarterly to the clerk of the circuit court on:

(1) March 31;

(2) June 30;

(3) September 30; and

(4) December 31;

of each year.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-9-2.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 33-29-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 29 / Chapter 5 / Section 33-29-5-4
Special powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The judges of the superior court, individually or collectively, may do the following:

(1) Grant restraining orders and injunctions.

(2) Issue writs of habeas corpus, and of mandate and prohibition.

(3) Appoint receivers, master commissioners, and commissioners to convey real property.

(4) Grant commissions for the examination of witnesses.

(5) Appoint other officers necessary to facilitate and transact the business of the court as is conferred on judges of circuit courts.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-3.5-4.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 33-33-89-3 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 89 / Section 33-33-89-3
Establishment of superior court
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. There is established a court of record to be known as the Wayne superior court No. 1. The court consists of one (1) judge, who shall hold office for six (6) years, beginning on the first day of January after the judge's election, and until the judge's successor has been elected and qualified. The judge shall be elected every six (6) years at the general election.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-46-1.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-38-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 38 / Chapter 6 / Section 33-38-6-1
"Americans with Disabilities Act"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "Americans with Disabilities Act" refers to the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) and any amendments and regulations related to the act.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-13-8-2.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 33-42-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 42 / Chapter 9 / Section 33-42-9-1
Notary public appointments; notarial acts
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The governor may appoint a notary public if the public interest would be promoted by the appointment.

(b) A notarial officer may perform notarial acts.

As added by P.L.128-2017, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.59-2018, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 33-33-48-16 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 48 / Section 33-33-48-16
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) The judges of the circuit court shall adopt rules to provide for the administration of the circuit court, including rules governing the following:

(1) Allocation of case load.

(2) Legal representation for indigents.

(3) Budgetary matters of the circuit court.

(4) Operation of the probation department.

(5) Term of administration of the chief judge.

(6) Employment and management of circuit court personnel.

(7) Cooperative efforts with other courts for establishing and administering shared programs and facilities.

(b) The circuit court shall file with the office of judicial administration a copy of the rules adopted under this section.

As added by P.L.201-2011, SEC.73. Amended by P.L.161-2018, SEC.83.
Ind. Code § 33-34-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 34 / Chapter 7 / Section 33-34-7-3
Records
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The judge of the circuit court, with the assistance of the clerk of the circuit court, the judges of the small claims courts, and the state board of accounts, shall, at the expense of the townships:

(1) provide the forms, blanks, court calendar books, judgment dockets, and fee books; and

(2) make rules and instructions to direct the judges in keeping records and making reports.

The clerk of the circuit court shall keep full and permanent records and reports of each judge's past and current proceedings, indexed and available for reference as a public record.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-9-5.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 33-33-64-21 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 64 / Section 33-33-64-21
Commission and appointment of judges
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. The judges of the Porter superior court shall be commissioned by the governor in the same manner as a judge of the circuit court and any vacancy occurring in the office of judge of the superior court shall be filled by appointment by the governor in the same manner as vacancies in the office of the judge of the circuit court.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-38-30.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-33-2-41 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 33-33-2-41
Vacancy in judgeship; submission of list of nominees to governor
Status: in_force

Sec. 41. The commission shall submit to the governor, with its list of nominees, its written evaluation of the qualifications of each nominee.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-5.1-39.1.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-37-11-1 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 37 / Chapter 11 / Section 33-37-11-1
"Jury pay fund"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "jury pay fund" refers to the jury pay fund established under section 2 of this chapter.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-19-10-1.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 33-34-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 34 / Chapter 3 / Section 33-34-3-8
Service of process
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) Upon the filing of a complaint, service of original process shall be attempted by personal service of the summons and complaint on the defendant, which may include leaving a copy of the service at the last known place of residence of the party if the process server properly describes on the return the residence, noting any of its unique features, and mailing by first class a copy of the service without charge to the party at the same last known place of residence.

(b) If service cannot be made in this manner, service of process shall be made in an alternate manner as provided by the Indiana Rules of Civil Procedure.

(c) Subsequent service of process, other than that originally served upon filing of the complaint, may be made by registered or certified mail or another manner authorized by the Indiana Rules of Civil Procedure.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-4-7.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 33-37-8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 37 / Chapter 8 / Section 33-37-8-3
City or town user fee fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A city or town user fee fund is established in each city or town having a city or town court for the purpose of supplementing the cost of various program services. The city or town fund is administered by the fiscal officer of the city or town.

(b) The city or town fund consists of the following fees collected by a clerk under this article:

(1) The pretrial diversion program fee.

(2) The alcohol and drug services fee.

(3) The law enforcement continuing education program fee.

(4) The deferral program fee.

(5) The problem solving court fee.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-19-8-3.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.60-2006, SEC.5; P.L.42-2011, SEC.65; P.L.187-2011, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 33-23-5-12 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 23 / Chapter 5 / Section 33-23-5-12
Juvenile court magistrate salary
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. The salary of a magistrate appointed under IC 31-31-3-2 shall be paid in accordance with IC 33-38-5-7.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-4-7-11.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 33-33-71-54 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 71 / Section 33-33-71-54
Time and place for hearing
Status: in_force

Sec. 54. Upon filing an answer or upon the expiration of the time for its filing, the commission on judicial qualifications shall order a hearing to be held before it concerning the discipline, retirement, or removal of the judge. The commission on judicial qualifications shall set an approximate date, time, and place for a hearing and shall give notice of the hearing by registered or certified mail to the judge and to the counsel at least twenty (20) days before the date set.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-40-58.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-26-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 26 / Chapter 7 / Section 33-26-7-4
Relief
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A township assessor, a county assessor, a county auditor, a member of a county property tax assessment board of appeals, or a county property tax assessment board of appeals:

(1) may seek relief from the tax court to establish that the Indiana board of tax review rendered a decision that was:

(A) an abuse of discretion;

(B) arbitrary and capricious;

(C) contrary to substantial or reliable evidence; or

(D) contrary to law; and

(2) may not be represented by the office of the attorney general in an action initiated under subdivision (1).

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-3-5-14.2.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 33-33-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 33-33-2-5
Establishment of superior court
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) There is established a superior court in Allen County.

(b) The superior court shall be known as the Allen superior court.

(c) The Allen superior court is a court of record, and its judgments, decrees, orders, and proceedings have the same force and effect and shall be enforced in the same manner as those of the Allen circuit court.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-5.1-1; 33-5-5.1-2; 33-5-5.1-5.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-33-2-26 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 33-33-2-26
Transfer of cases to circuit court
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. Any judge of the Allen superior court may, with the consent of the judge of the Allen circuit court, transfer any action, cause, or proceeding filed and docketed in the superior court to the circuit court by transferring all original papers and instruments filed in the action, cause, or proceeding without further transcript thereof to be redocketed and disposed of as if originally filed with the circuit court.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-5.1-26.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-33-49-14.5 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 49 / Section 33-33-49-14.5
Authority of executive committee
Status: in_force

Sec. 14.5. (a) The executive committee selected under section 14.1 of this chapter shall have the authority to do the following:

(1) Develop operational policies and determine the court's positions on public policy.

(2) Serve as official representative of the court in interactions with government entities, the legal community, public, and media.

(3) Advise and support judges in fulfilling their judicial responsibilities.

(4) Assign cases, offices, and courtrooms for trial judges or reassign newly filed cases in the interests of the speedy, economical, and uniform disposition of cases.

(5) Assign judges and judicial officers to certain courtrooms and reassign cases between judges to promote efficiency.

(6) Establish and oversee administrative policies for personnel.

(7) Oversee the court's financial management.

(8) Hire and manage key court personnel.

(9) Operate and maintain the juvenile detention facilities in the county.

(10) Review the bond schedule set forth by the county at least once during each three (3) year term of the executive committee.

(11) Create and publish a list of approved senior judges, temporary judges, and judges pro tempore that may be utilized by judges in the superior court. Senior judges, temporary judges, and judges pro tempore who are not approved by the executive committee may not be used.

(12) In the absence of the chief judge, carry out the duties of that position.

(13) Report actions of the executive committee to the full court.

(14) Determine for the Marion superior and circuit courts:

(A) operating hours;

(B) holiday hours; and

(C) all court and court facility closure decisions.

Determinations made under this subdivision shall be made in consultation with the circuit court judge.

(b) Each judge who is a member of the executive committee has an equal vote in all matters pertaining to the business of the court when an action requires a majority vote. If a tie vote occurs, the chief judge shall cast the tiebreaking vote. Any action taken by the executive committee may only be overruled by a vote of eighty-five percent (85%) of the full court sitting at the time the vote is taken. The reassignment of a judge to a different caseload requires a majority vote of the executive committee. The chief judge has authority to execute contracts approved by the executive committee.

As added by P.L.76-2026, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 33-26-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 26 / Chapter 7 / Section 33-26-7-2
Discovery
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Notwithstanding representation by the office of the attorney general, the duty of discovery is on the parties to the judicial proceeding.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-3-5-14.2.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 33-33-35-3 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 35 / Section 33-33-35-3
Judge; location of court sessions
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The Huntington superior court has one (1) judge who shall hold sessions in:

(1) the Huntington County courthouse in Huntington; or

(2) other places in the county as the Huntington County executive may provide.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-25.3-7.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-33-27.2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 27.2 / Section 33-33-27.2-3
Judicial district; court of record; seal
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Grant County constitutes the judicial district of the Grant superior court No. 2. The court shall have a seal containing the words "Grant Superior Court No. 2, of Grant County, Indiana".

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-19-2.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-24-13-7 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 24 / Chapter 13 / Section 33-24-13-7
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-2.1-12-7.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.161-2018, SEC.70. Repealed by P.L.201-2023, SEC.257.
Ind. Code § 33-33-42-5 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 42 / Section 33-33-42-5
Sitting of judges
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The judge of a superior court may, with the consent of the judge of the circuit or other superior court, sit as a judge of the circuit or other superior court in any matter as if the judge of the superior court was an elected judge of the circuit or other superior court.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-26-15.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-34-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 34 / Chapter 1 / Section 33-34-1-2
Establishment of courts
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) There are established township small claims courts in each county containing a consolidated city.

(b) The name of each court shall be the "__________ Township of Marion County Small Claims Court" (insert the name of the township in the blank).

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-1-3.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 33-33-45-21 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 45 / Section 33-33-45-21
Divisions of court; assignment of judges
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. (a) The court is divided into civil (including probate), criminal, county, and juvenile divisions. The work of the court shall be divided among the divisions by the rules of the court.

(b) Seven (7) judges comprise the civil division. Four (4) judges comprise the criminal division. Four (4) judges comprise the county division. One (1) judge comprises the juvenile division. However, the court by rule may alter the number of judges assigned to a division of the court if the court determines that the change is necessary for the efficient operation of the court.

(c) The court by rule may reassign a judge of the court from one (1) division to another if the court determines that the change is necessary for the efficient operation of the court. The court by rule may establish a rotation schedule providing for the rotation of judges through the various divisions. The rotation schedule may be used if the court determines that an emergency exists. However, a senior judge of any division may not be reassigned or rotated to another division under this subsection.

(d) The chief judge of the court may assign a judge in one (1) division of the court to hear a case originating in another division of the court, and may reassign cases from one (1) judge to another, if the chief judge determines that the change is necessary for the efficient operation of the court.

(e) A judge of a division of the court who has not been appointed to the court under section 38 of this chapter is not eligible to be reassigned, rotated, or transferred to the other divisions of the court. However, a judge of a division of the court who has not been appointed to the court under section 38 of this chapter may apply to fill a vacancy in another division of the court through appointment as provided under this chapter.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-29.5-21.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.201-2011, SEC.60.
Ind. Code § 33-33-71-21 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 71 / Section 33-33-71-21
Process of court
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. The process of the superior court must have the seal affixed. The process must be attested, directed, served, returned, and in the form as is provided for process issuing from the circuit court.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-40-21.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-38-12-4 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 38 / Chapter 12 / Section 33-38-12-4
Payment of expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The state shall pay the expenses incurred by a judge from a threatened, pending, or completed action or proceeding that arises from:

(1) making;

(2) performing; or

(3) failing to make or perform;

a decision, a duty, an obligation, a privilege, or a responsibility of the judge's office.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-13-17-4.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 33-25-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 25 / Chapter 2 / Section 33-25-2-5
Wording of question of retention on ballot
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The question of approval or rejection of a judge shall be placed on the general election ballot in the form prescribed by IC 3-11 and must state "Shall Judge (insert name (as permitted under IC 3-5-7) here) be retained in office?".

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-2.1-2-6.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.58-2005, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 33-22-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 22 / Chapter 1 / Section 33-22-1-6
References to repealed statutes
Status: repealed

Sec. 6. Subject to section 9 of this chapter, a reference in a statute or rule to a statute that is repealed and replaced in the same or a different form in the recodification act of the 2004 regular session of the general assembly shall be treated after the effective date of the new provision as a reference to the new provision.

[2004 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 33-33-10-11 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 10 / Section 33-33-10-11
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-10-16.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.118-2007, SEC.23. Repealed by P.L.201-2011, SEC.115.
Ind. Code § 33-33-49-4 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 49 / Section 33-33-49-4
"Clerk" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "clerk" refers to the clerk of the Marion superior court.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5.1-1-3.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-33-82-13 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 82 / Section 33-33-82-13
Power of judges same as circuit court judges
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. The judges of the superior court have the same powers to grant restraining orders and injunctions; to issue writs of habeas corpus; to appoint receivers, masters, and commissioners to convey real property; to grant commissions for the examination of witnesses; to appoint other officers necessary to facilitate and transact the business of the court as conferred on circuit courts or the judges of the circuit court; and to appoint officers necessary to facilitate the business of the superior court.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-43-8.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-37-3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 37 / Chapter 3 / Section 33-37-3-9
Prepayment of fees; exceptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. Prepayment of fees is not required in proceedings for either of the following:

(1) Adoption.

(2) The appointment of a guardian.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-19-4-1.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 33-40-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 40 / Chapter 7 / Section 33-40-7-4
Reimbursement for expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A member is entitled to reimbursement from the county for traveling expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties to the same extent as is provided to a state employee for traveling expenses and other expenses under the state travel policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-9-15-4.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 33-38-7-19 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 38 / Chapter 7 / Section 33-38-7-19
Credit for prior service; rollover distributions; trustee to trustee transfers
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) This section applies only to a person who:

(1) is a judge participating under this chapter;

(2) before becoming a judge was a member of an Indiana public employees' retirement fund;

(3) received credited service under an Indiana public employees' retirement fund for the employment described in subdivision (2), and the credited service is not eligible for service credit under section 18 of this chapter;

(4) has not attained vested status under a public employees' retirement fund for the employment described in subdivision (2); and

(5) has at least eight (8) years of service credit in the judges' retirement system.

(b) If a person becomes a participant in the judges' 1977 benefit system under this chapter, credit for service described in subsection (a) shall be granted under this chapter by the board if:

(1) the prior service was credited under an Indiana public employees' retirement fund; and

(2) the judge pays in a lump sum or in a series of payments determined by the board, not exceeding five (5) annual payments, the amount determined by the actuary for the 1977 benefit system as the total actual cost of the service.

(c) If the requirements of subsection (b) are not satisfied, a participant is entitled to credit only for years of service after the date of participation in the 1977 benefit system.

(d) An amortization schedule for contributions paid under this section must include interest at a rate determined by the board.

(e) If the requirements of subsection (b) are satisfied, the appropriate board shall transfer from the retirement fund described in subsection (a)(2) to the judges' 1977 benefit system the amount credited to the judge's annuity savings account and the present value of the retirement benefit payable at sixty-five (65) years of age that is attributable to the transferring participant.

(f) The amount a participant must contribute to the judges' 1977 benefit system under subsection (b) shall be reduced by the amount transferred to the judges' 1977 benefit system by the appropriate board under subsection (e).

(g) If the requirements of subsection (b) are satisfied, credit for prior service in a public employees' retirement fund that is purchased under this section is waived.

(h) To the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code and the applicable regulations, the judges' 1977 benefit system may accept, on behalf of a participant who is purchasing permissive service credit under subsection (b), a rollover of a distribution from any of the following:

(1) A qualified plan described in Section 401(a) or Section 403(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(2) An annuity contract or account described in Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(3) An eligible plan that is maintained by a state, a political subdivision of a state, or an agency or instrumentality of a state or political subdivision of a state under Section 457(b) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(4) An individual retirement account or annuity described in Section 408(a) or Section 408(b) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(i) To the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code and the applicable regulations, the judges' 1977 benefit system may accept, on behalf of a participant who is purchasing permissive service credit under subsection (b), a trustee to trustee transfer from any of the following:

(1) An annuity contract or account described in Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(2) An eligible deferred compensation plan under Section 457(b) of the Internal Revenue Code.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-13-9.1-10.5.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.122-2008, SEC.9; P.L.16-2011, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 33-33-49-18 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 49 / Section 33-33-49-18
Books, papers, and records of court
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. The clerk, under the direction of the court, shall provide:

(1) order books;

(2) judgment dockets;

(3) execution dockets;

(4) fee books; and

(5) other books, papers, and records;

as are necessary for the court. All books, papers, and proceedings of the court shall be kept distinct and separate from those of other courts.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5.1-2-13.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-35-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 35 / Chapter 5 / Section 33-35-5-1
City court; governing laws and rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. City courts are governed by the laws and rules governing the practice, pleading, and processes in circuit courts.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-10.1-5-1.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 33-44-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 44 / Chapter 5 / Section 33-44-5-3
Written statement of attorney; procedure
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The statement submitted under section 2 of this chapter must:

(1) be filed in accordance with rules adopted under IC 4-22-2 by the board; and

(2) state that the attorney is acting under section 2 of this chapter to exempt the attorney from the application of this article.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-5-3.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 33-37-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 37 / Chapter 3 / Section 33-37-3-4
Recovery of costs
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A party for whom judgment is entered in a civil action is entitled to recover costs.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-19-3-3.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 33-33-72-3 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 72 / Section 33-33-72-3
Judge; location of court sessions
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The Scott superior court has one (1) judge who shall hold sessions in Scottsburg.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-38.9-7.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-28-5-24.3 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 33-28-5-24.3
Adverse employment action as the result of jury service; small employer exception
Status: in_force

Sec. 24.3. (a) If a person:

(1) is summoned to serve as a juror; and

(2) notifies the person's employer of the jury summons within a reasonable period:

(A) after receiving the jury summons; and

(B) before the person appears for jury service;

the person's employer may not subject the person to any adverse employment action as the result of the person's jury service.

(b) An employee may not be required or requested to use annual leave, vacation leave, or sick leave for time spent:

(1) responding to a summons for jury service;

(2) participating in the jury selection process; or

(3) serving on a jury.

This subsection does not require an employer to provide annual leave, vacation leave, or sick leave to an employee who is not otherwise entitled to these benefits.

(c) If:

(1) a prospective juror works for an employer with not more than ten (10) full-time employees (or their equivalent);

(2) another employee of the employer described in subdivision (1) is performing jury service; and

(3) the prospective juror or the person performing jury service notifies the court that they both work for the same employer;

the court shall reschedule the prospective juror's jury service for a date that does not overlap with the jury service of the other employee.

As added by P.L.4-2006, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.118-2007, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 33-28-5-18 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 33-28-5-18
Disqualification or excuse from jury service
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) The supervising judge or the jury administrator shall determine whether a prospective juror is qualified to serve or, if disabled but otherwise qualified, whether the prospective juror could serve with reasonable accommodation. A person who is not eligible for jury service may not serve. The facts supporting juror disqualification or exemption must be recorded under oath or affirmation. A disqualification or exemption is not authorized unless supported by the facts. The jury administrator shall make a record of all disqualifications.

(b) A prospective juror is disqualified to serve on a jury if any of the following conditions exist:

(1) The person is not a citizen of the United States, at least eighteen (18) years of age, and a resident of the county.

(2) The person is unable to read, speak, and understand the English language with a degree of proficiency sufficient to fill out satisfactorily a juror qualification form.

(3) The person is incapable of rendering satisfactory jury service due to physical or mental disability. However, a person claiming this disqualification may be required to submit a physician's or authorized Christian Science practitioner's certificate confirming the disability, and the certifying physician or practitioner is then subject to inquiry by the court at the court's discretion.

(4) A guardian has been appointed for the person under IC 29-3 because the person has a mental incapacity.

(5) The person has had the right to vote revoked by reason of a felony conviction and the right has not been restored.

(c) A person scheduled to appear for jury service has the right to defer the date of the person's initial appearance for jury service one (1) time upon a showing of hardship, extreme inconvenience, or necessity. The court shall grant a prospective juror's request for deferral if the following conditions are met:

(1) The prospective juror has not previously been granted a deferral.

(2) The prospective juror requests a deferral by contacting the jury administrator:

(A) by telephone;

(B) by electronic mail;

(C) in writing; or

(D) in person.

(3) The prospective juror selects another date on which the prospective juror will appear for jury service that is:

(A) not more than one (1) year after the date upon which the prospective juror was originally scheduled to appear; and

(B) a date when the court will be in session.

(4) The court determines that the prospective juror has demonstrated that a deferral is necessary due to:

(A) hardship;

(B) extreme inconvenience; or

(C) necessity.

(d) A prospective juror may be exempted from jury service if the prospective juror notifies the jury administrator that the prospective juror meets any of the following:

(1) Is at least seventy-five (75) years of age and wishes to be exempted from jury service.

(2) Is a woman who:

(A) has given birth in the preceding three hundred sixty-five (365) days;

(B) is currently breastfeeding the baby; and

(C) wishes to be exempted from jury service.

(e) A person may not serve as a petit juror in any county if the person served as a petit juror in the same county within the previous three hundred sixty-five (365) days in a case that resulted in a verdict. The fact that a person's selection as a juror would violate this subsection is sufficient cause for challenge.

(f) A grand jury, a petit jury, or an individual juror drawn for service in one (1) court may serve in another court of the county, in accordance with orders entered on the record in each of the courts.

(g) The same petit jurors may be used in civil cases and in criminal cases.

(h) A person may not be excluded from jury service on account of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or economic status.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-4-11-18.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.4-2006, SEC.4; P.L.118-2007, SEC.15; P.L.157-2009, SEC.1; P.L.69-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 33-33-79-12 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 79 / Section 33-33-79-12
Adverse or pecuniary interest of judge
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. If the judge of the court is interested, or in the progress of the cause becomes interested, in an action or a matter pending in the court, the action or matter shall be removed for hearing and determination to the Tippecanoe circuit court.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-41-12.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-42-0.5-12 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 42 / Chapter 0.5 / Section 33-42-0.5-12
"Electronic record"
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. "Electronic record" means a record communicated, created, generated, received, sent, or stored by electronic means.

As added by P.L.59-2018, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 33-33-84-6 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 84 / Section 33-33-84-6
Court of record; force and effect of judgments and orders
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The judgments, decrees, orders, and proceedings of the superior court have the same force and effect and shall be enforced in the same manner as those of the circuit court.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-44.1-5.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-44-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 44 / Chapter 1 / Section 33-44-1-1
Legislative findings
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The general assembly finds that:

(1) due to insufficient funding, existing programs providing free legal services in civil matters to indigent persons do not adequately meet the needs of indigent persons;

(2) the use of funds collected under this article for these purposes is in the public interest, is a proper use of the funds, and is consistent with essential public and governmental purposes in the judicial branch of government; and

(3) the expansion, improvement, and initiation of legal services to indigent persons will aid in the advancement of the science of jurisprudence and in the improvement of the administration of justice.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-1-1.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 33-33-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 6 / Section 33-33-6-4
Transfer of cases
Status: reserved

Sec. 4. A case filed in the Boone circuit court or one (1) of the Boone superior courts may not be transferred by a court to one (1) of the other courts except on written stipulation of all the parties to the cause, other than parties defaulted. The stipulation shall be filed in the cause.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-9-7.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-33-71-38 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 71 / Section 33-33-71-38
List of nominees; submission to governor
Status: in_force

Sec. 38. The commission shall submit with the list of five (5) nominees to the governor its written evaluation of the qualifications of each candidate, and the names and written evaluations shall be publicly disclosed. Every eligible candidate whose name was not submitted to the governor is entitled to access to any evaluation of the candidate by the commission and the right to make the evaluation public. Otherwise, the evaluation, including the names of the candidates applying for the office, shall remain confidential. If the commission determines that there are less than five (5) persons qualified under section 40 of this chapter, the commission must submit a lesser number under section 40 of this chapter.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-40-42.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.2-2005, SEC.98.
Ind. Code § 33-42-16-2 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 42 / Chapter 16 / Section 33-42-16-2
Rulemaking
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The secretary of state shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this article, including rules to do the following:

(1) Prescribe the process for conditioning, denying, granting, renewing, revoking, or suspending the following:

(A) A commission as a notary public.

(B) A remote notary public registration.

(2) Prescribe standards to ensure the trustworthiness of individuals applying for or in possession of the following:

(A) A commission as a notary public.

(B) A remote notary public registration.

(3) Establish processes for accepting and approving assurances.

(4) Prescribe the manner by which notarial acts are performed with respect to tangible records and electronic records.

(5) Ensure that a change to or tampering with a record bearing an electronic notarial certificate is self-evident.

(6) Specify requirements to ensure the secure creation, storage, transmission, and authentication of electronic records, electronic seals, and electronic signatures.

(7) Establish standards for approval of the following for use in Indiana:

(A) Audio visual communication technology.

(B) Identity proofing.

(C) Credential analysis.

(D) Dynamic knowledge based authentication.

(E) Biometrics.

(F) Other methods of identification.

(8) Establish standards related to electronic notarial certificates.

(b) When adopting, amending, or repealing rules governing electronic records or remote notarial acts, the secretary of state shall consider the following:

(1) Recent standards regarding electronic records issued by national bodies, including the National Association of Secretaries of State.

(2) The customs, practices, and standards of other jurisdictions.

(3) Actions of other governmental entities and officials.

(c) The administrative rules for remote notarial acts must be in effect before the secretary of state approves vendors of technology under IC 33-42-17-6.

(d) Remote notary public applications will not be accepted for processing until the administrative rules are in effect and vendors of technology are approved by the secretary of state.

(e) The secretary of state may amend rules adopted under this section as determined necessary as a result of changes in electronic and remote notarial act technology.

As added by P.L.128-2017, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.59-2018, SEC.61; P.L.177-2019, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 33-37-11-3 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 37 / Chapter 11 / Section 33-37-11-3
Appropriation of cost of jury fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Upon receipt of monthly claims submitted on oath to the county fiscal body by a clerk serving the county, including the clerk of a city or town court, the county fiscal body shall appropriate from the jury pay fund to the court served by the clerk an amount to supplement the cost of jury fees.

(b) After all claims received by a county fiscal body during a month have been paid under subsection (a), the county fiscal body may appropriate any unused and unencumbered money remaining in the jury pay fund to maintain and improve the jury system in the county.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-19-10-3.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.118-2007, SEC.27; P.L.143-2015, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 33-24-10-5 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 24 / Chapter 10 / Section 33-24-10-5
Statements made to commission; immunity from civil liability
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A person is immune from civil liability for damages for any sworn or written statements made:

(1) without malice and transmitted to the commission, the executive secretary, or the executive secretary's staff; or

(2) in the course of investigatory, hearing, or review proceedings under Admission and Discipline Rule 23.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citations: 33-2-3.1-2; 33-2-3.1-3.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 33-41-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 41 / Chapter 3 / Section 33-41-3-3
Depositions for use in court proceedings
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A deposition to be used in a proceeding in a circuit, superior, probate, county, city, or town court, the court of appeals, or the supreme court must be taken before an individual who:

(1) is described in section 4 of this chapter; and

(2) does not have a prohibited interest or relationship described in section 5 of this chapter.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-15-27-3.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 33-33-71-3 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 71 / Section 33-33-71-3
Magistrates
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The judge of the St. Joseph circuit court may appoint three (3) full-time magistrates under IC 33-23-5 to serve the circuit court.

(b) A magistrate continues in office until removed by the judge.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-4-1-75.1.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.173-2015, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 33-38-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 38 / Chapter 1 / Section 33-38-1-1
Admission to the practice of law
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A person is not eligible to hold the office of judge of any probate or superior court unless, in addition to other prerequisites to eligibility provided by Indiana law, the person is admitted to the practice of law in Indiana.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-13-9-1.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 33-34-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 34 / Chapter 1 / Section 33-34-1-8
Notice of hearings concerning small claims court
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The township trustee shall give ten (10) days notice of all hearings held under section 7 of this chapter in one (1) or more newspapers of general circulation in the county.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-2-4.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 33-24-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 24 / Chapter 4 / Section 33-24-4-1
Appointment by chief justice; bond; salary; powers and duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The chief justice of the supreme court shall appoint a clerk of the supreme court. The individual appointed serves at the pleasure of the chief justice of the supreme court.

(b) The clerk shall execute a bond in an amount directed by the supreme court.

(c) The clerk shall be paid a salary determined by the supreme court.

(d) In addition to the powers and duties prescribed by law, the clerk has the powers and duties determined by the supreme court.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-15-1-1.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.14-2004, SEC.190.
Ind. Code § 33-38-14-31 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 38 / Chapter 14 / Section 33-38-14-31
Petition for modification or rejection of commission's recommendation
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. (a) A judge may petition the supreme court to modify or reject the recommendation of the commission for discipline, retirement, or removal of the judge not more than thirty (30) days after the certified copy of the commission's recommendation is filed with the clerk of the supreme court.

(b) A petition described in subsection (a) must:

(1) be verified;

(2) be based on the record;

(3) specify the grounds relied on; and

(4) be accompanied by the petitioner's brief and proof of service of two (2) copies of the petition and brief on the commission and one (1) copy of the petition and brief on the counsel.

(c) Not more than twenty (20) days after service of the petitioner's brief, the commission shall file a respondent's brief and serve a copy of the brief on the judge.

(d) Not more than twenty (20) days after service of the respondent's brief, the judge may file a reply brief. The judge shall serve two (2) copies of the reply brief on the commission and one (1) copy of the reply brief on the counsel.

(e) Failure to timely file a petition is considered consent to the determination on the merits based on the record filed by the commission.

(f) To the extent necessary and not inconsistent with this section, the Indiana Rules of Appellate Procedure apply to reviews by the supreme court of commission proceedings.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-2.1-6-25.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 33-33-87-12 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 87 / Section 33-33-87-12
Election
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. The voters of Warrick County shall elect every six (6) years a judge for the Warrick superior court No. 1 and a judge for the Warrick superior court No. 2 at the general election.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-45.5-11.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-41-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 41 / Chapter 3 / Section 33-41-3-5
Persons who may not take depositions
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Subsection (b)(4) does not apply to a relative or employee of the attorney of one (1) of the parties to a proceeding.

(b) A deposition may not be taken by a person who is:

(1) a party to the proceeding;

(2) a relative, an employee, or an attorney of one (1) of the parties to the proceeding;

(3) someone with a financial interest in the proceeding or its outcome; or

(4) a relative, an employee, or an attorney of a person with a financial interest in the proceeding or its outcome.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-15-27-5.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 33-33-64-23 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 64 / Section 33-33-64-23
Magistrates
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. (a) The judge of the Porter circuit court may appoint one (1) full-time magistrate under IC 33-23-5. The magistrate continues in office until removed by the judge of the circuit court.

(b) The judges of the Porter superior court may jointly appoint two (2) full-time magistrates under IC 33-23-5. The magistrates continue in office until jointly removed by the judges of the superior court.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-38-33.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.173-2015, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 33-38-9-4 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 38 / Chapter 9 / Section 33-38-9-4
Board of directors; members; chairperson
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The activities of the judicial conference shall be directed by a board of directors having the following members:

(1) The chief justice of Indiana.

(2) The chief judge of the court of appeals.

(3) The president of the Indiana judges association.

(4) The president of the Indiana council of juvenile and family court judges.

(5) Judges from the districts established by the administrative rules of the supreme court and rules of the board of directors of the judicial conference.

(6) Five (5) trial court judges appointed for terms of one (1) year by the chief justice of Indiana.

(b) The chief justice of Indiana shall serve as chairperson of the board of directors.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-13-14-2.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.161-2018, SEC.94.
Ind. Code § 33-26-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 26 / Chapter 8 / Section 33-26-8-1
"Contractor"
Status: repealed

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "contractor" means a reassessment, reassessment review, or special reassessment contractor of the department of local government finance under IC 6-1.1-4-32 (repealed).

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-3-5-2.5.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.1-2007, SEC.213; P.L.112-2012, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 33-39-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 39 / Chapter 6 / Section 33-39-6-2
Chief deputy and additional deputy; appointment; salaries
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) A prosecuting attorney may appoint one (1) chief deputy prosecuting attorney. The maximum annual salary paid by the state of a chief deputy prosecuting attorney appointed under this subsection is as follows:

(1) If the prosecuting attorney is a full-time prosecuting attorney appointing a full-time chief deputy prosecuting attorney, the annual salary of the chief deputy prosecuting attorney is equal to seventy-five percent (75%) of the salary paid by the state to a full-time prosecuting attorney.

(2) If the prosecuting attorney is a full-time prosecuting attorney appointing a part-time chief deputy prosecuting attorney, the annual salary of the chief deputy prosecuting attorney is equal to seventy-five percent (75%) of the salary paid by the state to a part-time prosecuting attorney serving the judicial district served by the chief deputy prosecuting attorney.

(3) If the prosecuting attorney is a part-time prosecuting attorney appointing a full-time chief deputy prosecuting attorney, the annual salary of the chief deputy prosecuting attorney is equal to seventy-five percent (75%) of the salary paid by the state to a full-time prosecuting attorney.

(4) If the prosecuting attorney is a part-time prosecuting attorney appointing a part-time chief deputy prosecuting attorney, the annual salary of the chief deputy prosecuting attorney is equal to seventy-five percent (75%) of the salary paid by the state to a part-time prosecuting attorney.

(b) The prosecuting attorney in a county in which is located at least one (1) institution operated by the department of correction that houses at least one thousand five hundred (1,500) offenders may appoint two (2) additional deputy prosecuting attorneys. In a county having two (2) institutions, each of which houses at least one thousand five hundred (1,500) offenders, the prosecuting attorney may appoint a third deputy prosecuting attorney.

(c) The prosecuting attorney in a county in which is located an institution operated by the department of correction that houses at least one hundred (100) but less than one thousand five hundred (1,500) adult offenders may appoint one (1) additional deputy prosecuting attorney.

(d) The prosecuting attorney in a county in which is located a state institution (as defined in IC 12-7-2.1-318) that has a daily population of at least three hundred fifty (350) patients may appoint one (1) additional deputy prosecuting attorney.

(e) The prosecuting attorney of Cass County may appoint one (1) additional deputy prosecuting attorney.

(f) The annual salary of a deputy prosecuting attorney appointed under subsections (b) through (e) may not be less than seventy percent (70%) of the annual salary of a full-time prosecuting attorney.

(g) The salaries provided in this section shall be paid by the state once every two (2) weeks from the state general fund. There is appropriated annually out of the general fund of the state sufficient funds to pay any amount necessary. However, the salaries fixed in this chapter are determined to be maximum salaries to be paid by the state. This chapter does not limit the power of counties comprising the respective judicial circuits to pay additional salaries upon proper action by the appropriate county officials.

(h) The various county councils shall appropriate annually for other deputy prosecuting attorneys, investigators, clerical assistance, witness fees, out-of-state travel, postage, telephone tolls and telegraph, repairs to equipment, office supplies, other operating expenses, and equipment an amount necessary for the proper discharge of the duties imposed by law upon the office of the prosecuting attorney of each judicial circuit.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-14-7-2.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.127-2008, SEC.20; P.L.112-2009, SEC.1; P.L.78-2011, SEC.1; P.L.201-2023, SEC.263; P.L.145-2026, SEC.221.
Ind. Code § 33-34-2-12 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 34 / Chapter 2 / Section 33-34-2-12
Bond
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) A judge shall:

(1) furnish a bond in a sum required by the circuit court judge to provide for the:

(A) faithful discharge of the duties of the office; and

(B) payment or delivery to the proper persons of whatever money or other property may come into the judge's hands when acting as judge; and

(2) file the bond with the county recorder.

The bond must also extend to cover a person that is appointed to act as judge under IC 33-34-5-4.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-3-13.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 33-44-4-15 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 44 / Chapter 4 / Section 33-44-4-15
Adoption of rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. The board may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this article.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-4-15.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 33-37-9-4 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 37 / Chapter 9 / Section 33-37-9-4
Distribution of amounts transferred to the state fund
Status: reserved

Sec. 4. (a) The treasurer of state shall distribute semiannually one million two hundred eighty-eight thousand dollars ($1,288,000) of the amounts transferred to the state fund under section 3 of this chapter as follows:

(1) Fourteen and ninety-eight hundredths percent (14.98%) shall be deposited into the alcohol and drug countermeasures fund established by IC 9-27-2-11.

(2) Eight and forty-two hundredths percent (8.42%) shall be deposited into the drug interdiction fund established by IC 10-11-7-1.

(3) Four and sixty-eight hundredths percent (4.68%) shall be deposited into the substance abuse prosecution fund established by IC 33-39-8-6.

(4) Five and sixty-two hundredths percent (5.62%) shall be deposited into the corrections drug abuse fund established by IC 11-8-2-11.

(5) Twenty-two and forty-seven hundredths percent (22.47%) shall be deposited into the state drug free communities fund established by IC 5-2-10-2.

(6) Seven and ninety-eight hundredths percent (7.98%) shall be distributed to the Indiana department of transportation for use under IC 8-23-2-15.

(7) Twenty and thirty-two hundredths percent (20.32%) shall be deposited in the family violence and victim assistance fund established by IC 5-2-6.8-3.

(8) Fifteen and fifty-three hundredths percent (15.53%) shall be deposited in the Indiana secured school fund established by IC 10-21-1-2.

(b) The treasurer of state shall distribute semiannually the amount remaining after the distributions are made under subsection (a) to the state general fund.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-19-9-4.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.130-2009, SEC.21; P.L.161-2018, SEC.91; P.L.55-2022, SEC.4; P.L.150-2023, SEC.34; P.L.201-2023, SEC.262.
Ind. Code § 33-33-10-3 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 10 / Section 33-33-10-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-10-1.5.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Repealed by P.L.201-2011, SEC.115.
Ind. Code § 33-23-5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 23 / Chapter 5 / Section 33-23-5-9
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-4-7-8.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.108-2015, SEC.2; P.L.173-2015, SEC.5; P.L.266-2019, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.162-2020, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 33-44-7-5 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 44 / Chapter 7 / Section 33-44-7-5
Investment of funds
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the fund.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-7-5.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 33-38-14-13 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 38 / Chapter 14 / Section 33-38-14-13
Privilege
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. Filing papers with or giving testimony before the commission or the masters under this chapter is privileged.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-2.1-6-7.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 33-33-60-1 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 60 / Section 33-33-60-1
Judicial circuit
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Owen County constitutes the seventy-eighth judicial circuit.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-4-1-60.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.201-2011, SEC.82.
Ind. Code § 33-29-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 29 / Chapter 2 / Section 33-29-2-6
Change of venue
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. There is no change of venue from the county as of right in cases on the small claims docket. However, a change of venue from the judge shall be granted as provided by statute and by rules of the supreme court.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-2-6.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 33-33-47-7 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 47 / Section 33-33-47-7
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-32.5-15.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Repealed by P.L.118-2007, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 33-38-10-5 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 38 / Chapter 10 / Section 33-38-10-5
Costs
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Costs in an action brought before a private judge shall be taxed and distributed in the same manner as costs in the circuit court of the county in which the case is filed.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-13-15-5.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 33-33-10-12.1 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 10 / Section 33-33-10-12.1
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.138-2020, SEC.15. Expired 1-1-2025 by P.L.138-2020, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 33-37-5-32 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 37 / Chapter 5 / Section 33-37-5-32
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.231-2013, SEC.13. Expired 1-1-2015 by P.L.231-2013, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 33-44-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 44 / Chapter 7 / Section 33-44-7-4
Public fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The money in the fund consists of public funds.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-7-4.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 33-33-10-8.1 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 10 / Section 33-33-10-8.1
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.138-2020, SEC.11. Expired 1-1-2025 by P.L.138-2020, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 33-23-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 23 / Chapter 1 / Section 33-23-1-5
Felony
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. "Felony" means a violation of a statute for which a person may be imprisoned for more than one (1) year.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-1-13-1.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 33-33-30-5 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 30 / Section 33-33-30-5
Powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. In addition to the powers described in IC 33-29-1-4, the judges of Hancock superior court No. 1 and Hancock superior court No. 2 may make and adopt rules and regulations for conducting the business of Hancock superior court No. 1 and Hancock superior court No. 2 and have all the powers incident to a court of record in relation to the attendance of witnesses, punishment of contempt, and the enforcement of the courts' orders. The judge of each superior court may make and execute certificates of qualification and moral character of persons petitioning to be commissioned as notaries public.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-23-6.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-39-7-22 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 39 / Chapter 7 / Section 33-39-7-22
Satisfaction of Section 401 of the Internal Revenue Code requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. The fund shall satisfy the qualification requirements in Section 401 of the Internal Revenue Code as applicable to the fund. In order to meet those requirements, the fund is subject to the following provisions, notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter:

(1) The board shall distribute the corpus and income of the fund to participants and their beneficiaries in accordance with this chapter.

(2) A part of the corpus or income of the fund may not be used for or diverted to any purpose other than the exclusive benefit of the participants and their beneficiaries.

(3) Forfeitures arising from severance of employment or death, or for any other reason, may not be applied to increase the benefits a participant would otherwise receive under the retirement fund law.

(4) If the fund is terminated, or if all contributions to the fund are completely discontinued, the rights of each affected participant to the benefits accrued at the date of the termination or discontinuance, to the extent then funded, are nonforfeitable.

(5) All benefits paid from the fund shall be distributed in accordance with the requirements of Section 401(a)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code and the regulations under that section. In order to meet those requirements, the fund is subject to the following provisions:

(A) The life expectancy of a participant, the participant's spouse, or the participant's beneficiary shall not be recalculated after the initial determination for purposes of determining any benefits.

(B) If a participant dies before the distribution of the participant's benefits has begun, distributions to beneficiaries must begin no later than December 31 of the calendar year immediately following the calendar year in which the member died.

(6) The board may not:

(A) determine eligibility for benefits;

(B) compute rates of contribution; or

(C) compute benefits of participant's beneficiaries;

in a manner that discriminates in favor of participants who are considered officers, supervisors, or highly compensated, as prohibited under Section 401(a)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(7) Benefits paid under this chapter may not exceed the maximum benefits specified by Section 415 of the Internal Revenue Code. If a participant's benefits under this chapter would exceed that maximum benefit, the benefit payable under this chapter shall be reduced as necessary.

(8) The salary taken into account under this chapter may not exceed the applicable amount under Section 401(a)(17) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(9) The board may not engage in a transaction prohibited by Section 503(b) of the Internal Revenue Code.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-14-9-20.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 33-23-16-23 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 23 / Chapter 16 / Section 33-23-16-23
Fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. (a) The board shall adopt rules establishing a range of fees that may be assessed to an eligible individual to receive problem solving court services under this chapter.

(b) A court that has established a problem solving court under this chapter may require eligible individuals to pay a fee for problem solving court services.

(c) If a fee is required under subsection (b), the court shall adopt by local court rule a schedule of fees, consistent with the rules adopted by the board under subsection (a), to be assessed for problem solving court services.

(d) The problem solving court or the clerk of the court shall collect fees under this section. The fees must be transferred within thirty (30) days after the fees are collected, for deposit by the auditor or fiscal officer in the appropriate user fee fund established under IC 33-37-8.

(e) Fees collected under this section must be used only to fund problem solving court services under this chapter.

As added by P.L.108-2010, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.136-2012, SEC.10; P.L.95-2013, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 33-33-75-1 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 75 / Section 33-33-75-1
Judicial circuit
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Starke County constitutes the forty-fourth judicial circuit.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-4-1-74.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.201-2011, SEC.89.
Ind. Code § 33-38-14-19 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 38 / Chapter 14 / Section 33-38-14-19
Hearing
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) The commission, or the masters when the hearing is before the masters, may proceed with the hearing whether or not the judge files an answer or appears at the hearing.

(b) The failure of a judge to answer or to appear at the hearing by itself is not evidence of the facts alleged and does not constitute grounds for censure, retirement, or removal. In a proceeding for involuntary retirement for disability, the failure of a judge to testify in the judge's own behalf or to submit to a medical examination requested by the commission or the masters may be considered, unless the failure was due to circumstances beyond the judge's control.

(c) The hearing shall be reported verbatim.

(d) At a hearing before the commission, not less than four (4) members must be present when the evidence is produced.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-2.1-6-13.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 33-29-1.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 29 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 33-29-1.5-1
Application
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a superior court that is not a standard superior court described in IC 33-29-1.

As added by P.L.201-2011, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 33-31-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 31 / Chapter 2 / Section 33-31-2-4
Exceptions to formal practice and procedure
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The exceptions provided in this section to formal practice and procedure apply to all cases on the small claims docket.

(b) A defendant is considered to have complied with the statute and rule requiring the filing of an answer upon entering an appearance personally or by attorney. The appearance constitutes a general denial and preserves all defenses and compulsory counterclaims, which may then be presented at the trial of the case.

(c) If, at the trial of the case, the court determines:

(1) that the complaint is so vague or ambiguous that the defendant was unable to determine the nature of the plaintiff's claim; or

(2) that the plaintiff is surprised by a defense or compulsory counterclaim raised by the defendant that the plaintiff could not reasonably have anticipated;

the court shall grant a continuance.

(d) The trial shall be conducted informally, with the objective of dispensing speedy justice between the parties according to the rules of substantive law. The trial is not bound by the statutes or rules governing practice, procedure, pleadings, or evidence except for provisions relating to privileged communications and offers of compromise.

As added by P.L.201-2011, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 33-34-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 34 / Chapter 5 / Section 33-34-5-4
Judge unable to preside; appointment
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) If a judge is unable to preside over the judge's small claims court during any number of days, the judge may appoint in writing a person qualified to be a small claims judge under IC 33-34-2-2 to preside in place of the judge.

(b) The written appointment shall be entered on the order book or record of the circuit court. The appointee shall, after taking the oath prescribed for the judges, conduct the business of the small claims court subject to the same rules and regulations as judges and has the same authority during the continuance of the appointee's appointment.

(c) The appointee is entitled to the same compensation from the township trustee as accruable to the small claims judge in whose place the appointee is serving.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-7-4.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.174-2006, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 33-36-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 36 / Chapter 2 / Section 33-36-2-5
Interlocal agreements with county; ordinance violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A county may enter into an interlocal agreement under IC 36-1-7 with a city or town within the county for:

(1) use of the city or town's ordinance violations bureau; or

(2) use of the city or town's court if the city or town has established a court under IC 33-35;

to hear and dispose of ordinance violations that would otherwise come under the jurisdiction of an ordinance violations bureau established by a county under this chapter.

As added by P.L.75-2018, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 33-39-7-25 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 39 / Chapter 7 / Section 33-39-7-25
Administration; service credit
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the fund must be administered in a manner consistent with the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.). A member on a leave of absence that qualifies for the benefits and protections afforded by the Family and Medical Leave Act is entitled to receive credit for vesting and eligibility purposes to the extent required by the Family and Medical Leave Act, but is not entitled to receive credit for service for benefit purposes.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a participant is entitled to service credit and benefits in the amount and to the extent required by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (38 U.S.C. 4301 et seq.).

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-14-9-23.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 33-26-8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 26 / Chapter 8 / Section 33-26-8-3
"Qualifying official"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "qualifying official" refers to any of the following:

(1) A county assessor of a qualifying county.

(2) A township assessor of a qualifying county.

(3) The county auditor of a qualifying county.

(4) The treasurer of a qualifying county.

(5) The county surveyor of a qualifying county.

(6) A member of the land valuation committee in a qualifying county.

(7) Any other township or county official in a qualifying county who has possession or control of information necessary or useful for a reassessment, reassessment review, or special reassessment of property to which IC 6-1.1-4-32 (repealed) applies, including information in the possession or control of an employee or a contractor of the official.

(8) Any county official in a qualifying county who has control, review, or other responsibilities related to paying claims of a contractor submitted for payment under IC 6-1.1-4-32 (repealed).

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-3-5-2.5.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.1-2007, SEC.214; P.L.112-2012, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 33-41-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 41 / Chapter 2 / Section 33-41-2-5
Salary defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "salary" means the amount of the state salary and the amount of the county salary added together.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-15-26-1.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 33-33-10-13 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 10 / Section 33-33-10-13
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-10-21.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Repealed by P.L.201-2011, SEC.115.
Ind. Code § 33-33-30-8 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 30 / Section 33-33-30-8
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-23-11.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Repealed by P.L.118-2007, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 33-22-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 22 / Chapter 1 / Section 33-22-1-8
References to prior rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) As used in the recodification act of the 2004 regular session of the general assembly, a reference to rules adopted under any provision of this title or under any other provision of the recodification act of the 2004 regular session of the general assembly refers to either:

(1) rules adopted under the recodification act of the 2004 regular session of the general assembly; or

(2) rules adopted under the prior law until those rules have been amended, repealed, or superseded.

(b) Rules adopted under the prior law continue in effect after June 30, 2004, until the rules are amended, repealed, or suspended.

[2004 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 33-44-6-10 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 44 / Chapter 6 / Section 33-44-6-10
Limitation on actions against depository financial institution
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. An entity may not maintain an action against a depository financial institution solely for:

(1) offering, opening, or maintaining an interest bearing attorney trust account;

(2) accepting funds for deposit in an interest bearing attorney trust account; or

(3) remitting interest to the board.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-6-10.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 33-38-13-30 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 38 / Chapter 13 / Section 33-38-13-30
Jurisdiction and powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. The commission has jurisdiction and powers necessary to conduct the proper and speedy disposition of any investigation or hearing, including the powers to depose witnesses and to order the production of documentary evidence. A member of the commission or a master may administer oaths to witnesses in a matter under the commission's jurisdiction.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-2.1-5-23.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 33-25-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 25 / Chapter 3 / Section 33-25-3-3
Replacement of disqualified or absent judge
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. When a judge disqualifies himself or herself or is otherwise unable to sit for the hearing or decision of a case in the judge's district, the chief judge shall assign a court of appeals judge to the disqualified or absent judge's district for the hearing and decision of the case.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-2.1-2-5.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 33-28-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 28 / Chapter 3 / Section 33-28-3-1
Applicability of chapter to circuit courts having standard small claims and misdemeanor division
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to each circuit court that has a standard small claims and misdemeanor division.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-4-3-5.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.201-2011, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 33-38-11-9 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 38 / Chapter 11 / Section 33-38-11-9
Compensation
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A temporary judge is entitled to twenty-five dollars ($25), paid by the county, for each day of service as a temporary judge.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-13-16-9.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 33-33-9-4 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 9 / Section 33-33-9-4
Clerk and sheriff
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The clerk of the Cass circuit court shall serve as the clerk of each Cass superior court, and the sheriff of Cass County shall serve as the sheriff of each Cass superior court. The sheriff shall attend the courts. The clerk and the sheriff shall perform the same duties relating to their offices as they are required to do with respect to the Cass circuit court.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-9.7-8.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.78-2014, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 33-33-68-1 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 68 / Section 33-33-68-1
Judicial circuit
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Randolph County constitutes the twenty-fifth judicial circuit.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-4-1-68.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-38-7-7 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 38 / Chapter 7 / Section 33-38-7-7
"Participant"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "participant" means a judge who participates in the fund.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-13-9.1-2.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 33-33-84-5 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 84 / Section 33-33-84-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-44.1-4.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Repealed by P.L.201-2011, SEC.115.
Ind. Code § 33-33-58-3 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 58 / Section 33-33-58-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-37.7-1.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Repealed by P.L.127-2008, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 33-26-6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 26 / Chapter 6 / Section 33-26-6-6
Final determinations of board of tax review; burden of demonstrating invalidity; findings of fact; relief
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) This section applies with respect to judicial review of final determinations of the Indiana board of tax review.

(b) The burden of demonstrating the invalidity of an action taken by the Indiana board of tax review is on the party to the judicial review proceeding asserting the invalidity.

(c) The validity of an action taken by the Indiana board of tax review shall be determined in accordance with the standards of review provided in this section as applied to the agency action at the time it was taken.

(d) The tax court shall make findings of fact on each material issue on which the court's decision is based.

(e) The tax court shall grant relief under section 7 of this chapter only if the tax court determines that a person seeking judicial relief has been prejudiced by an action of the Indiana board of tax review that is:

(1) arbitrary, capricious, an abuse of discretion, or otherwise not in accordance with law;

(2) contrary to constitutional right, power, privilege, or immunity;

(3) in excess of statutory jurisdiction, authority, or limitations, or short of statutory jurisdiction, authority, or limitations;

(4) without observance of procedure required by law; or

(5) unsupported by substantial or reliable evidence.

(f) Subsection (e) may not be construed to change the substantive precedential law embodied in judicial decisions that are final as of January 1, 2002.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-3-5-14.8.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.219-2007, SEC.104.
Ind. Code § 33-35-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 33-35-2-8
Town courts; jurisdiction
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) A town court has exclusive jurisdiction of all violations of the ordinances of the town.

(b) A town court also has jurisdiction of all misdemeanors and all infractions.

(c) If the town that established the town court has entered into an interlocal agreement described in IC 33-35-1-6, the town court has jurisdiction of all other ordinance violations described in the interlocal agreement.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-10.1-2-7.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.55-2010, SEC.3; P.L.75-2018, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 33-40-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 40 / Chapter 2 / Section 33-40-2-1
Request to state public defender
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Upon a determination by the judge of any court having criminal jurisdiction that:

(1) the court is unable within a reasonable time to appoint an available attorney, public defender or otherwise, who is competent in the practice of law in criminal cases as legal counsel for any person charged in the court with a criminal offense and who does not have sufficient means to employ an attorney; or

(2) in the interest of justice an attorney from another judicial circuit, not regularly practicing in the court, should be appointed to defend the indigent defendant or appeal the defendant's case, but the judge is unable within a reasonable time to provide for the direct appointment of an attorney;

the judge may make written request to the state public defender to provide a qualified attorney for the defense of the indigent person.

(b) The judge shall attach to the written request a copy of the affidavit or indictment, and state in the request the amount of the applicable minimum fee to be paid for the legal services of defense counsel in the case, subject to:

(1) any additional amount reasonable under all the circumstances of the case, to be determined and approved by the judge upon the final determination of the case; and

(2) reasonable partial allowances as may be approved and ordered by the judge pending final determination.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-9-11-1.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 33-25-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 25 / Chapter 1 / Section 33-25-1-5
Docketing of cases
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A case appealed to the court of appeals shall be placed upon the docket of the district from which the appeal is taken. If, at any time, the court of appeals believes there is an undue disparity in the number of cases pending on the dockets of the districts, the court of appeals may order the transfer of cases as it considers advisable from one (1) district to another.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-2.1-2-2.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 33-40-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 40 / Chapter 6 / Section 33-40-6-3
Reversion of money to state general fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Money in the fund at the end of a fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-9-14-3.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 33-34-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 34 / Chapter 5 / Section 33-34-5-1
Transfer to other township small claims court
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The circuit court judge may transfer cases from one (1) township small claims court to another as necessary.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-7-1.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 33-29-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 29 / Chapter 3 / Section 33-29-3-3
Appointment; practice of law
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The appointment of the small claims referee:

(1) must be in writing; and

(2) does not prohibit the private practice of law by the appointee.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-2.5-3.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 33-38-6-12 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 38 / Chapter 6 / Section 33-38-6-12
Indiana judges' retirement fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. The Indiana judges' retirement fund is established and consists of:

(1) each participant's contribution to the fund;

(2) gifts, grants, devises, and bequests in money, property, or other forms made to the fund;

(3) interest on investments or on deposits of the funds; and

(4) contributions or payments to the fund made in the manner provided by the general assembly, including appropriations from the state general fund as provided by this chapter.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-13-8-3.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 33-25-3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 25 / Chapter 3 / Section 33-25-3-7
Opinion and judgment; certification to lower court
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) In every case reversed by a division of the court of appeals:

(1) an opinion shall be given on the material questions in the case in writing; and

(2) the appropriate judgment shall be entered, with directions to the lower court.

(b) In all cases, the opinion and judgment shall be certified to the lower court thirty (30) days after the date allowed by law for the filing of a petition for a rehearing, unless:

(1) an earlier date has been ordered by the division;

(2) a petition for a rehearing is filed; or

(3) the case is transferred or appealed to the supreme court.

If a case is transferred or appealed to the supreme court, or a rehearing is granted, the judgment of the division of the court of appeals is vacated. If a rehearing is denied, the opinion and judgment shall, thirty (30) days after the date of the ruling, be certified to the lower court, unless the case is transferred or appealed to the supreme court.

(c) If the losing party files a waiver of the party's right to file a petition for a rehearing, the opinion shall be immediately certified to the lower court.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-3-2-15.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 33-34-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 34 / Chapter 4 / Section 33-34-4-4
Marriages
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Each judge may solemnize marriages.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-5-4.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 33-28-5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 33-28-5-10
Computerized jury selection system
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) The supervising judge may authorize use of a computerized jury selection system under this chapter.

(b) A system authorized under subsection (a) must provide for the impartial and random selection of prospective jurors.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-4-11-10.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.118-2007, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 33-33-64-9 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 64 / Section 33-33-64-9
Dockets, books, and records
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The clerk, under the direction of a Porter superior court judge, shall provide order books, judgment dockets, execution dockets, fee books and other books, papers, and records as necessary for the court. All books, papers, and proceedings of the court shall be kept distinct and separate from those of other courts.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-38-13.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-24-12-4 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 24 / Chapter 12 / Section 33-24-12-4
Eligibility requirements for receipt of funds
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. To be eligible for the receipt of funds under this chapter, a legal services provider must meet the following requirements:

(1) The legal services provider must have been:

(A) incorporated before July 2, 1997; or

(B) incorporated and providing civil legal aid to the indigent for three (3) years immediately preceding the application for funds from the civil legal aid fund.

(2) The legal services provider must submit an opt-in form to the chief administrative officer of the office of judicial administration before May 2 of each year. The form must include the following information:

(A) The name, address, and telephone number of the legal services provider.

(B) The Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3) form of the legal services provider.

(C) The name and address of the chief administrative officer and board president of the legal services provider.

(D) A list of all counties within the incorporated service area of the legal services provider.

(E) Certification that the legal services provider has provided legal services to indigent individuals within its service area for the preceding three (3) years and that the legal services provider will continue to provide legal services to the indigent for the year following receipt of funds from the civil legal aid fund.

(3) The legal services provider may not use funds provided under this chapter to do any of the following:

(A) Make available funds, personnel, or equipment for use in advocating or opposing a plan or proposal, represent a party, or participate in litigation that is intended to or has the effect of altering, revising, or reapportioning a legislative, a judicial, or an elective district at any level of government, including influencing the timing or manner of the taking of a census.

(B) Attempt to influence the issuance, amendment, or revocation of an executive order, regulation, or other statement of general applicability and future effect by a federal, state, or local agency.

(C) Attempt to influence an adjudicatory proceeding of a federal, state, or local agency if such part of the proceeding is designed for the formulation or modification of an agency policy of general applicability and future effect.

(D) Attempt to influence the passage or defeat of legislation, a constitutional amendment, a referendum, an initiative, or similar procedure of the Congress, a state, or a local legislative body.

(E) Attempt to influence the conduct of oversight proceedings of the Legal Services Corporation or a person or an entity receiving financial assistance provided by the Legal Services Corporation.

(F) Pay for a personal service, an advertisement, a telegram, a telephone communication, a letter, printed or written matter, an administrative expense, or a related expense, associated with an activity prohibited in this subdivision.

(G) Initiate or participate in a class action suit.

(H) Support or conduct a training program for the purpose of advocating a particular public policy or encouraging a political activity, a labor or an antilabor activity, a boycott, picketing, a strike, or a demonstration, including the dissemination of information about such a policy or activity. However, this clause may not be construed to prohibit the training of an attorney or a paralegal in the provision of:

(i) adequate legal assistance to eligible clients; or

(ii) advice to an eligible client as to the legal rights of the client.

(I) Participate in litigation:

(i) on behalf of a person incarcerated in a federal, state, or local prison; or

(ii) arising out of the incarceration of a person described in item (i).

(J) Initiate or participate in a civil lawsuit against the state or a state agency that is intended to invalidate:

(i) a state statute;

(ii) an executive order; or

(iii) a rule within the Indiana Administrative Code.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-2.1-11-4.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.161-2018, SEC.67; P.L.8-2025, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 33-24-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 24 / Chapter 1 / Section 33-24-1-2
Jurisdiction
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The supreme court has jurisdiction in appeals coextensive with the state and has jurisdiction as provided by the Constitution of the State of Indiana.

(b) The supreme court has exclusive jurisdiction to:

(1) admit attorneys to practice law in all courts of the state; and

(2) issue restraining orders and injunctions in all cases involving the unauthorized practice of the law;

under rules and regulations as the supreme court may prescribe.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citations: 33-2-1-1; 33-2-3-1; 33-2.1-2-1.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 33-38-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 38 / Chapter 7 / Section 33-38-7-1
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to an individual who begins service as a judge before September 1, 1985.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-13-9.1-1.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 33-40-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 40 / Chapter 1 / Section 33-40-1-5
Transcript of court proceedings
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The state public defender may order on behalf of a prisoner the public defender represents a transcript of any court proceeding, including evidence presented, had against the prisoner, and depositions, if necessary, at the expense of the state. However, the public defender may stipulate as to the facts contained in the record of any court, or as to the substance of testimony presented or evidence heard involving any issue to be presented on behalf of the prisoner, without the testimony or evidence being fully transcribed.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-1-7-5.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 33-37-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 37 / Chapter 4 / Section 33-37-4-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-19-5-5.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.85-2004, SEC.20; P.L.95-2004, SEC.8; P.L.2-2005, SEC.104. Repealed by P.L.1-2007, SEC.248.
Ind. Code § 33-38-13-1 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 38 / Chapter 13 / Section 33-38-13-1
Scope of law
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to all proceedings before the commission on judicial qualifications and masters involving the censure, retirement, or removal of justices of the supreme court and judges of the court of appeals, as provided by Article 7, Section 11 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-2.1-5-29.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 33-28-5-20 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 33-28-5-20
Drawing of names to establish jury panels
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. The jury administrator shall randomly draw names from the jury pool as needed to establish jury panels for jury selection. Prospective jurors may not be drawn from bystanders or from any source other than the jury pool.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-4-11-20.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.118-2007, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 33-33-43-1 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 43 / Section 33-33-43-1
Judicial circuit
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Kosciusko County constitutes the fifty-fourth judicial circuit.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-4-1-43.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-33-79-8 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 79 / Section 33-33-79-8
Court of record; force and effect of judgments and orders
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The superior court is a court of record and of general jurisdiction, and its judgments, decrees, orders, and proceedings have the same force and effect as those of the circuit court and shall be enforced in the same manner.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-41-8.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-42-0.5-18 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 42 / Chapter 0.5 / Section 33-42-0.5-18
"Notarial act"
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. "Notarial act" means the following acts with respect to either a tangible or an electronic record:

(1) Taking an acknowledgment.

(2) Administering an oath or affirmation.

(3) Taking a verification on an oath or affirmation.

(4) Attesting to or witnessing a signature.

(5) Attesting to or certifying a copy of:

(A) a tangible document or record; or

(B) an electronic document or record.

(6) Taking a proof (as defined in IC 32-21-2-1.7).

(7) Noting a protest of a negotiable record.

(8) Any other act authorized by common law or the custom of merchants.

As added by P.L.59-2018, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.185-2021, SEC.58.
Ind. Code § 33-32-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 32 / Chapter 2 / Section 33-32-2-10
Required mailings
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section amended by P.L.41-2015, SEC.1. See also following version of this section amended by P.L.191-2015, SEC.11.

Sec. 10. (a) The following definitions apply throughout this section:

(1) "Initial mailing" means the service of a complaint, pleading, or similar document on a party upon the commencement of an action. The term does not include any subsequent service, including subsequent service on a party who could have been or should have been served at the commencement of the action.

(2) "Registered or certified mail" includes any means of delivery that provides a return receipt.

(b) This section applies whenever the clerk is required to send by registered or certified mail a document filed with a court.

(c) The initial mailing of the document by registered or certified mail sent:

(1) to not more than two (2) parties who are required to receive the mailing; and

(2) to only one (1) of the party's addresses;

shall be paid out of court costs and fees collected under IC 33-37.

(d) If a person requests the clerk to send a mailing by registered or certified mail after the initial mailing described in subsection (c) or to an additional person or party beyond the two (2) parties described in subsection (c), the person shall provide the clerk with the following:

(1) An envelope with sufficient postage affixed, addressed to the recipient with the address of the clerk's office as the return address.

(2) The United States Postal Service or other forms for registered or certified mail. If return receipt is requested, the forms must be completed so that the clerk's office receives the return receipt.

(3) The United States Postal Service or other fee for the appropriate service by registered or certified mail and return receipt, if requested.

The clerk may not collect any additional fee for sending a mailing.

(e) In a county where court postage costs are paid by the clerk's office, the amount collected by the clerk for additional mailings by registered or certified mail shall be deposited into the clerk's record perpetuation fund established under IC 33-37-5-2. In a county where court postage costs are paid out of the county general fund, the amount collected by the clerk for additional mailings by registered or certified mail shall be returned to the county general fund.

As added by P.L.78-2014, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.41-2015, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 33-29-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 29 / Chapter 2 / Section 33-29-2-4
Jurisdiction
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) This section applies after June 30, 2021.

(b) The small claims docket has jurisdiction over the following:

(1) Civil actions in which the amount sought or value of the property sought to be recovered is not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000). The plaintiff in a statement of claim or the defendant in a counterclaim may waive the excess of any claim that exceeds ten thousand dollars ($10,000) in order to bring it within the jurisdiction of the small claims docket.

(2) Possessory actions between landlord and tenant in which the rent due at the time the action is filed does not exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000).

(3) Emergency possessory actions between a landlord and tenant under IC 32-31-6.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-2-4.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.162-2020, SEC.8; P.L.125-2021, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 33-38-14-23 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 38 / Chapter 14 / Section 33-38-14-23
Report of masters
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. (a) After a hearing before the masters, the masters shall promptly transmit to the commission an original and four (4) copies of:

(1) a transcript of the hearing; and

(2) a report that contains a brief statement of the proceedings and recommended findings of fact.

The recommended findings of facts are not binding on the commission.

(b) Upon receiving the report of the masters, the commission shall promptly mail a copy of the report and transcript to the judge and the judge's counsel.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-2.1-6-17.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 33-33-29-2.2 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 29 / Section 33-33-29-2.2
Establishment of additional superior court
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.2. (a) Notwithstanding section 2 of this chapter, Hamilton superior court No. 7 is established January 1, 2023.

(b) The first judge of Hamilton superior court No. 7 shall:

(1) be elected at the November 2022 general election;

(2) take office January 1, 2023; and

(3) serve a term of six (6) years.

(c) This section expires January 1, 2029.

As added by P.L.123-2021, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 33-23-16-16 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 23 / Chapter 16 / Section 33-23-16-16
Certification of problem solving courts; personnel certification
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) As used in this section, "effective date" means the date established by the board after which minimum employment qualifications are required for persons employed by a problem solving court program.

(b) A program established under this chapter is subject to the regulatory powers of the office of judicial administration established by IC 33-24-6-1.

(c) The board:

(1) shall adopt rules establishing requirements and procedures for:

(A) initial certification;

(B) recertification; and

(C) decertification;

of problem solving courts; and

(2) may adopt rules concerning educational and occupational qualifications for problem solving court employees.

(d) If the board adopts qualifications for the employees of problem solving courts under subsection (c)(2):

(1) the board shall establish an effective date after which a person employed by a problem solving court must meet the qualifications; and

(2) the qualifications do not apply to a person who is employed:

(A) by a certified problem solving court before the effective date; or

(B) as administrative personnel.

As added by P.L.108-2010, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.161-2018, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 33-33-15-3 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 15 / Section 33-33-15-3
Judges; location of court sessions
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Each Dearborn superior court has one (1) judge who shall hold sessions in:

(1) the Dearborn County courthouse in Lawrenceburg; or

(2) other places in the county as the Dearborn County executive may provide.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-10.2-7.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.237-2005, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 33-39-6-8 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 39 / Chapter 6 / Section 33-39-6-8
Compensation; appearance; travel expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The compensation provided in this chapter for prosecuting attorneys and their deputies is in full for all services required by law. Prosecuting attorneys shall appear in all courts and in all cases where the law provides that they shall appear.

(b) Prosecuting attorneys, deputy prosecuting attorneys, investigators, and other employees of prosecuting attorneys are entitled to a sum for mileage for the miles necessarily traveled in the discharge of their duties. The sum for mileage provided by this subsection must:

(1) equal the sum per mile paid to state officers and employees, with the rate changing each time the state government changes its rate per mile;

(2) be allowed by the board of county commissioners on a claim duly filed monthly by the prosecutor, deputy prosecuting attorneys, investigators, and other employees itemizing the specific mileage traveled; and

(3) be paid by the county in which the duty arose that necessitated the travel.

(c) This chapter does not prohibit the payment of other expenses as may be allowed by law.

(d) If a board of county commissioners does not furnish the prosecuting attorney with office space, the county council shall appropriate a reasonable amount of money per year to the prosecuting attorney for office space.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-14-7-20.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.55-2022, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 33-23-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 23 / Chapter 6 / Section 33-23-6-4
Annual report
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A county that participates in the program under this chapter shall submit a report to the judicial conference of Indiana not later than December 31 of each year summarizing the results of the program.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-4-13-4.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 33-33-49-7 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 33 / Chapter 49 / Section 33-33-49-7
Name
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The court must be named the Marion superior court.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5.1-2-2.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-23-11-13 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 23 / Chapter 11 / Section 33-23-11-13
Excessive compensation for sale, lease, or service
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. A justice, judge, or prosecuting attorney may not accept compensation for the sale or lease of any property or service that exceeds the amount that the justice, judge, or prosecuting attorney would charge in the ordinary course of business from any person or entity whom the justice, judge, or prosecuting attorney knows, or has reason to know, has an economic interest in the outcome of a current or future cause in which the justice, judge, or prosecuting attorney is or may be a participant.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-2.1-8-5.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 33-31-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 33 / Article 31 / Chapter 1 / Section 33-31-1-5
Clerk and sheriff; duties and liability; application of laws
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The sheriff shall attend the court. The clerk and the sheriff shall discharge all the duties pertaining to their respective offices required by law in the circuit court.

(b) All laws:

(1) prescribing the duties and liability of the officers;

(2) prescribing the mode of proceeding against either or both of the officers for any neglect of official duty; and

(3) allowing fees and providing for the collection of the fees;

in the circuit court, extend to the probate court, as applicable.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-8-2-5.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.78-2014, SEC.5.