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IN Code § 34-33-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 33. Commencement of Action: Service of Process|Chapter 2. Service of Process on Agent Representing Nonresident Directors of Corporations|34-33-2-2. Appointment of Agent for Process; Automatic Appointment Predicated on Acceptance of Position of Director

Sec. 2. (a) This section applies to a person who:(1) is a nonresident of Indiana; and(2) accepts an election or appointment as a director or serves as a director in a corporation organized under the laws of Indiana.(b) By and as a condition of:(1) accepting an election or appointment as a director; or(2) serving as a director;a person described in subsection (a) automatically appoints the resident agent of the corporation as the person's agent upon whom process may be served in an action commenced by or against the corporation and in which the person is a proper or necessary party.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-2-2-2.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.29.
IN Code § 34-33-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 33. Commencement of Action: Service of Process|Chapter 3. Service of Process on Nonresident Motor Vehicle Operators|34-33-3-1. Operation of Vehicle as Appointment of Secretary of State as Attorney for Service of Process

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies to:(1) a nonresident;(2) a resident of Indiana who becomes a nonresident; or(3) the authorized agent of a person described in subdivision (1) or (2);who operates a motor vehicle upon a public street or highway or any other place in Indiana.(b) The operation of a motor vehicle by a person described in subsection (a) is considered to be an appointment by the person of the secretary of state to be the person's attorney upon whom process may be served in any action or proceeding against the person arising from an accident or collision in which the person may be involved while operating or permitting to be operated a motor vehicle on a street or highway or any other place in Indiana.(c) The operation is an agreement that process against the person has the same legal force and validity as if served upon the person personally.(d) The appointment of the secretary of state is irrevocable and binding upon the executor or administrator of the person.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-2-2.5-1.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.29.
IN Code § 34-33-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 33. Commencement of Action: Service of Process|Chapter 3. Service of Process on Nonresident Motor Vehicle Operators|34-33-3-2. Venue

Sec. 2. An action may be filed in the county:(1) where the plaintiff resides; or(2) where the accident or collision occurred;at the election of the plaintiff. Service of process shall be made on the secretary of state in accordance with Trial Rule 4.10 of the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure, together with the fee set forth in IC 23-0.5-9-56. The service is sufficient service upon the person if notice of service and a copy of the process are immediately sent by registered mail to the defendant and the defendant's return receipt is appended to the original process and filed in the court.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-2-2.5-2.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.177-2019, SEC.34.
IN Code § 34-33-3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 33. Commencement of Action: Service of Process|Chapter 3. Service of Process on Nonresident Motor Vehicle Operators|34-33-3-3. Refusal of Defendant to Claim Registered Mail; Affidavit; Fee

Sec. 3. If a defendant refuses to accept or claim registered mail, the secretary of state shall return the registered mail to the plaintiff or to the plaintiff's attorney. The mail shall be appended to the original process, together with an affidavit of the plaintiff or of the attorney or agent that the summons was delivered to the secretary of state in accordance with Trial Rule 4.10 of the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure, together with the fee set forth in IC 23-0.5-9-56, and was returned unclaimed by the United States Postal Service. The affidavit, together with the returned envelope including the summons, is considered sufficient service upon the defendant.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-2-2.5-3.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.177-2019, SEC.35.
IN Code § 34-33-3-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 33. Commencement of Action: Service of Process|Chapter 3. Service of Process on Nonresident Motor Vehicle Operators|34-33-3-4. Death of Nonresident Before Commencement of Action

Sec. 4. If a nonresident dies before the commencement of an action brought under this chapter (or IC 34-2-2.5 before its repeal), service of process shall be made on the executor or administrator of the nonresident in the same manner and with the same notice as is provided for the nonresident.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-2-2.5-4.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.29.
IN Code § 34-33-3-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 33. Commencement of Action: Service of Process|Chapter 3. Service of Process on Nonresident Motor Vehicle Operators|34-33-3-5. Death of Nonresident After Commencement of Action

Sec. 5. If a nonresident dies after an action has been commenced under this chapter (or IC 34-2-2.5 before its repeal) by service of process upon the nonresident, the court shall allow the action to be continued against the executor or administrator upon motion with notice that the court considers proper.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-2-2.5-5.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.29.
IN Code § 34-33-3-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 33. Commencement of Action: Service of Process|Chapter 3. Service of Process on Nonresident Motor Vehicle Operators|34-33-3-6. Continuances

Sec. 6. The court in which an action is brought may order continuances that are reasonable to afford the defendant opportunity to defend the action.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-2-2.5-6.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.29.
IN Code § 34-33.1-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 33.1. Authority of the Attorney General|Chapter 1. Authority of the Attorney General to Intervene in Cases Challenging the Constitutionality of a Statute, Ordinance, or Franchise|34-33.1-1-1. Authority of the Attorney General to Intervene to Defend the Constitutionality of a State Statute; Duty of the Court to Notify the Attorney General

Sec. 1. (a) If the constitutionality of a state statute, ordinance, or franchise affecting the public interest is called into question in an action, suit, or proceeding in any court to which any agency, officer, or employee of the state is not a party, the court shall certify this fact to the attorney general and shall permit the attorney general to intervene on behalf of the state and present:(1) evidence that relates to the question of constitutionality, if the evidence is otherwise admissible; and(2) arguments on the question of constitutionality.(b) If a party to an action bases its claim or defense on:(1) a statute or executive order administered by a state officer or agency; or(2) a rule, order, requirement, or agreement issued or made under the statute or executive order;the attorney general shall be permitted to intervene in the action.As added by P.L.40-2010, SEC.2.
IN Code § 34-33.1-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 33.1. Authority of the Attorney General|Chapter 1. Authority of the Attorney General to Intervene in Cases Challenging the Constitutionality of a Statute, Ordinance, or Franchise|34-33.1-1-2. Authority of the Attorney General to File an Amicus Brief

Sec. 2. The state, by the attorney general, may file an amicus curiae brief in any matter pending in any state court without the consent of the parties or leave of the court. The attorney general shall file the amicus curiae brief within the time allowed for the party with whom the state is substantively aligned to file the party's brief or petition. However, for good cause shown, a court may permit the attorney general to file a belated amicus curiae brief. If the court permits the filing of a belated amicus curiae brief, the court shall set a deadline for an opposing party to file a reply brief.As added by P.L.40-2010, SEC.2.
IN Code § 34-35-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 35. Change of Venue|Chapter 1. Change of Venue Generally|34-35-1-1. Application; Causes

Sec. 1. The court or the judge shall change the venue of any civil action upon the application of either party, made upon affidavit showing one (1) or more of the following causes:(1) The judge has been engaged as counsel in the cause before the judge's election or appointment as judge or is otherwise interested in the cause.(2) The judge is of kin to either party.(3) The opposite party has an undue influence over the citizens of the county, or an odium attaches to the applicant or to the applicant's cause of action or defense, on account of local prejudice.(4) The county is a party to the suit.(5) Showing to the satisfaction of the court that the convenience of witnesses and the ends of justice would be promoted by the change.(6) The judge of the court in which the action is pending is a material witness for the party applying for the change.(7) Either party makes and files an affidavit of the bias, prejudice, or interest of the judge before whom the cause is pending.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-13-1.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.31.
IN Code § 34-35-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 35. Change of Venue|Chapter 1. Change of Venue Generally|34-35-1-2. Designation of County; Trial; Costs

Sec. 2. (a) This section applies when a change of venue is directed for any of the causes mentioned in section 1(3), 1(4) and 1(5) of this chapter.(b) The court or judge shall:(1) designate the county to which the venue shall be changed, which may be in the same or in an adjoining circuit, as is considered best for the furtherance of justice; and(2) prescribe the time within which the applicant shall pay the costs of the change.(c) The clerk of the court in which the suit is pending, as soon as the costs of the change are paid, shall immediately transmit:(1) all the papers; and(2) a transcript of all the proceedings;to the clerk of the court of the county to which the venue is changed.(d) The clerk of the proper court shall:(1) receive the papers and transcript;(2) give a receipt for items received under subdivision (1); and(3) docket the action in its order among the other causes of the court.(e) The action shall stand for trial and shall be tried or otherwise disposed of in the same manner as if the cause had originated in that court.(f) If the party fails to pay the costs of the change within the time prescribed by the court, the party:(1) shall be taxed with all the costs made in the case up to the time of the failure to pay costs; and(2) is not entitled to a change of venue from the county.(g) Only one (1) change of venue shall be granted to the same party from the county, and only one (1) from the judge.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-13-2.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.31.
IN Code § 34-35-1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 35. Change of Venue|Chapter 1. Change of Venue Generally|34-35-1-3. Presiding Judge; Attorney Appointed as Judge

Sec. 3. (a) This section applies when the change of venue is granted for any of the causes mentioned in section 1(1), 1(2), 1(6), or 1(7) of this chapter.(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), the court or judge shall call a judge of any circuit, superior, or other court of general jurisdiction, or any justice of the supreme court, to preside in and try the case.(c) If it is difficult, in the opinion of the court, for any cause, to procure the attendance of a judge described in subsection (b), the court, in order to prevent delay, may appoint any competent and disinterested attorney of Indiana, in good standing, to act as judge in the cause. If the attorney appointed under this subsection consents to serve:(1) the attorney shall be qualified as other judges;(2) the attorney's appointment and oath shall be filed with the clerk and entered on the order book; and(3) the attorney has authority to:(A) hear and determine the cause until it is finally disposed of; or(B) change the venue of the cause in proper cases.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-13-3.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.31.
IN Code § 34-35-1-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 35. Change of Venue|Chapter 1. Change of Venue Generally|34-35-1-4. Compensation for Judge Pro Tempore and Special Judges

Sec. 4. (a) When a practicing attorney is called upon to preside in the place of the regular judge as a judge pro tempore, the attorney shall be allowed the following:(1) The sum of twenty dollars ($20) per day for each day or part of a day actually served.(2) For each mile necessarily traveled each day in going to and returning from the place where the court is being held, a sum for mileage equal to that sum per mile paid to state officers and employees. The rate per mile shall change each time the state government changes its rate per mile.(b) If such judge pro tempore is a resident of another county, the judge pro tempore shall be paid an additional sum of twenty dollars ($20) for each day or part of a day actually served, making a total of forty dollars ($40).(c) The judge pro tempore shall be paid on the presentation of:(1) an order made by the court for the allowance, specifying the days of service and mileage, if any, supported by the affidavit of the judge pro tempore that the judge pro tempore actually served the days, and the miles traveled were necessary; and(2) an affidavit of the regular judge stating the reason for the service of the judge pro tempore.(d) The payment under subsection (c) shall be paid out of the county treasury for the time being, for which the county shall have credit on settlement with the treasurer of state.(e) In change of venue from one (1) court to another court of the same county, or from one (1) judge to another judge of the same county, the compensation provided for in this section does not apply, unless the other court or judge to which the change is taken is situated in another city in the same county.(f) A full-time judge of a circuit or superior court may not be paid compensation for serving as a special judge, except reasonable expenses for meals, lodging, travel, and other incidental expenses approved by the state court administrator.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-13-4.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.31. Amended by P.L.201-2011, SEC.109.
IN Code § 34-35-1-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 35. Change of Venue|Chapter 1. Change of Venue Generally|34-35-1-5. Absence or Loss of Judge; Selection of Attorney to Serve as Temporary Judge

Sec. 5. (a) This section applies if a judge is prevented from presiding during any session of court by reason of:(1) death, sickness, or other casualty; or(2) the judge's failure to attend or appear for any period of three (3) days;so that the court will lapse.(b) The sheriff may adjourn the court from day to day.(c) If the judge fails to appear under subsection (a)(2):(1) the clerk, the sheriff, and the auditor; or(2) in case of the absence of the clerk, the sheriff, or the auditor, the two (2) who are present, together with the recorder of the county;may elect any competent and reputable attorney to act as judge.(d) If the attorney elected under subsection (c) accepts, the attorney shall qualify as other judges, and the attorney's appointment, with the reason for the appointment and the attorney's oath, shall be entered on the order book.(e) A judge selected under this section (or IC 34-1-13-5 before its repeal) may preside until:(1) the return of the regular judge;(2) in case of death, until the judge's successor is named; or(3) in case of vacancy or if the judge is required to be absent, until a successor is named by the proper authority.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-13-5.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.31.
IN Code § 34-35-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 35. Change of Venue|Chapter 2. Change of Venue From County in Civil Actions|34-35-2-1. Counties With Two or More Adjoining Counties

Sec. 1. (a) This section applies when a change of venue is taken from the county in any civil action pending in any circuit, superior, or probate court of Indiana from any county having two (2) or more adjoining counties.(b) If the parties to the action agree in open court within three (3) days from the filing of the affidavit or motion for the change of venue upon the county to which the change of venue of the action shall be changed, it is the duty of the court to send, transfer, and venue the action to the agreed upon county.(c) In the absence of an agreement described in subsection (b), within two (2) days the court shall submit to the parties a written list of all the counties adjoining the county from which the venue is changed. Within two (2) days of receiving the list, the parties shall alternately strike off the names of the counties except one (1). The moving party for the change of venue is the first to strike, and the action shall be sent to the county not stricken off under this procedure.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-2-9-1 part.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.31.
IN Code § 34-35-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 35. Change of Venue|Chapter 2. Change of Venue From County in Civil Actions|34-35-2-2. Counties With Populations of at Least 100,000

Sec. 2. (a) This section applies to a county with a population of at least one hundred thousand (100,000) that is adjoined by three (3) or fewer other counties.(b) In addition to listing the adjoining counties, the court shall also list the two (2) nonadjoining counties, the county seats of which are nearest measured along the most direct improved and main traveled highways to the county seat of the county from which the change of venue is sought. The additional two (2) nonadjoining counties shall, together with the adjoining counties, comprise the original list from which the parties shall strike on all initial changes of venue taken from the county in which the cause is first filed.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-2-9-1 part.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.31.
IN Code § 34-35-2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 35. Change of Venue|Chapter 2. Change of Venue From County in Civil Actions|34-35-2-3. Nonadjoining Counties; Prior Change of Venue

Sec. 3. (a) If the venue of the action has already been changed from an adjoining county, the name of the adjoining county shall not be included in the written list submitted by the court.(b) If excluding the county from which venue was first changed results in fewer than three (3) adjoining counties, the list submitted by the court shall include the following:(1) The adjoining county or counties.(2) Not more than three (3) nonadjoining counties, the county seats of which are nearest to the county seat of the county from which the change of venue is sought when measured along improved and main traveled highways.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-2-9-1 part.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.31.
IN Code § 34-35-2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 35. Change of Venue|Chapter 2. Change of Venue From County in Civil Actions|34-35-2-4. Counties Stricken From List by Parties

Sec. 4. Each party may strike off one (1) of the three (3) counties submitted within two (2) days after the list is submitted, and the action shall be sent to the county remaining. If either of the parties refuses or fails to strike off the names of the counties within the time limit, the clerk of the court shall strike off the names for the party.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-2-9-1 part.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.31.
IN Code § 34-35-2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 35. Change of Venue|Chapter 2. Change of Venue From County in Civil Actions|34-35-2-5. Counties With Populations of More Than 400,000 but Less Than 700,000

Sec. 5. (a) This section applies in a county having a population of more than four hundred thousand (400,000) but less than seven hundred thousand (700,000).(b) Whenever a change of venue is taken from the county in any civil action pending in any circuit, superior, or probate court of Indiana, if the parties to the action agree in open court within three (3) days from the date of the filing of the affidavit or motion for change of venue from the county to which county the change of venue of the action shall be changed, it is the duty of the court to send, transfer, and venue the action to the agreed upon county.(c) In the absence of an agreement described in subsection (b), the nonmoving party shall, within two (2) days after receipt of notice of the filing of change of venue from the county, submit to the moving parties the names of two (2) counties which must be selected from the adjoining counties or the five (5) nonadjoining counties, the county seats of which are nearest measured along the most direct improved and main traveled highways to the county seat of the county from which the change of venue is sought.(d) If the venue of the action has already been changed from an adjoining county, the name of the adjoining county shall not be included in the written list to be submitted by the nonmoving party under subsection (c).(e) The moving party shall strike one (1) of the two (2) counties submitted within two (2) days after receipt of the names of the counties, and the action shall be sent to the county remaining.(f) If the nonmoving party fails or refuses to name the counties as provided in this section, the court shall, not later than two (2) days after the deadline has expired, name the counties. If the moving party fails or refuses to strike off the name of one (1) of the named counties within the time limit provided in this section, the clerk of the court shall strike off the names for the party within two (2) days.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-2-9-1 part.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.31.