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IN Code § 33-33-89.3-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 33. Court System Organization in Each County|Chapter 89.3. Wayne Superior Court No. 3|33-33-89.3-11. Transfer of Actions and Proceedings

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the court to which it is taken on change of venue or appeal the same jurisdiction, as though this transcript had been originally made when the cause was transferred to the transferee court.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-48-14.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
IN Code § 33-33-90-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 33. Court System Organization in Each County|Chapter 90. Wells County|33-33-90-1. Judicial Circuit

Sec. 1. Wells County constitutes the twenty-eighth judicial circuit.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-4-1-90.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
IN Code § 33-33-90-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 33. Court System Organization in Each County|Chapter 90. Wells County|33-33-90-2. Establishment of Standard Superior Court

Sec. 2. (a) There is established a court of record to be known as the Wells superior court.(b) The Wells superior court is a standard superior court as described in IC 33-29-1.(c) Wells County comprises the judicial district of the court.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-48.5-1.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
IN Code § 33-33-90-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 33. Court System Organization in Each County|Chapter 90. Wells County|33-33-90-3. Judge; Location of Court Sessions

Sec. 3. The Wells superior court has one (1) judge who shall hold sessions in:(1) the Wells County courthouse in Bluffton; or(2) other places in the county that the Wells County executive may provide.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-48.5-7.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
IN Code § 33-33-91-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 33. Court System Organization in Each County|Chapter 91. White County|33-33-91-1. Judicial Circuit

Sec. 1. White County constitutes the thirty-ninth judicial circuit.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-4-1-91.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
IN Code § 33-33-91-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 33. Court System Organization in Each County|Chapter 91. White County|33-33-91-2. Establishment of Standard Superior Court

Sec. 2. (a) There is established a court of record to be known as the White superior court.(b) The White superior court is a standard superior court as described in IC 33-29-1.(c) White County comprises the judicial district of the court.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-49-1.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
IN Code § 33-33-91-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 33. Court System Organization in Each County|Chapter 91. White County|33-33-91-3. Judge; Location of Court Sessions

Sec. 3. The White superior court has one (1) judge who shall hold sessions in:(1) the White County courthouse in Monticello; or(2) other places in the county that the board of county commissioners of White County may provide.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-49-7.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
IN Code § 33-33-92-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 33. Court System Organization in Each County|Chapter 92. Whitley County|33-33-92-1. Judicial Circuit

Sec. 1. Whitley County constitutes the eighty-second judicial circuit.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-4-1-92.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
IN Code § 33-33-92-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 33. Court System Organization in Each County|Chapter 92. Whitley County|33-33-92-2. Establishment of Standard Superior Court

Sec. 2. (a) There is established a court of record to be known as the Whitley superior court.(b) The Whitley superior court is a standard superior court as described in IC 33-29-1.(c) Whitley County comprises the judicial district of the court.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-50-1.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
IN Code § 33-33-92-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 33. Court System Organization in Each County|Chapter 92. Whitley County|33-33-92-3. Judge; Location of Court Sessions

Sec. 3. The Whitley superior court has one (1) judge who shall hold sessions in:(1) the Whitley County courthouse in Columbia City; or(2) other places in the county that the board of county commissioners of Whitley County may provide.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-50-7.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
IN Code § 33-33-92-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 33. Court System Organization in Each County|Chapter 92. Whitley County|33-33-92-4. Small Claims Referee

Sec. 4. (a) If the Whitley county executive establishes the position of small claims referee to serve the Whitley superior court, the judge of the Whitley superior court may appoint a part-time small claims referee under IC 33-29-3 to assist the court in the exercise of its small claims jurisdiction.(b) The small claims referee is entitled to reasonable compensation not exceeding twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) as recommended by the judge of the Whitley superior court to be paid by the county after the compensation is approved by the county fiscal body. The state shall pay fifty percent (50%) of the salary set under this subsection and the county shall pay the remainder of the salary.(c) The Whitley County executive shall provide and maintain a suitable courtroom and facilities for the use of the small claims referee, including furniture and equipment, as necessary.(d) The Whitley superior court shall employ administrative staff necessary to support the functions of the small claims referee.(e) The county fiscal body shall appropriate sufficient funds for the provision of staff and facilities required under this section.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-50-11.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
IN Code § 33-34-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 34. Marion County Small Claims Courts|Chapter 1. Establishment and General Provisions|33-34-1-1. Judge

Sec. 1. As used in this article, "judge" means the judge of a small claims court established under this chapter unless otherwise indicated.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-1-2.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13.
IN Code § 33-34-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 34. Marion County Small Claims Courts|Chapter 1. Establishment and General Provisions|33-34-1-2. Establishment of Courts

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.
IN Code § 33-34-1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 34. Marion County Small Claims Courts|Chapter 1. Establishment and General Provisions|33-34-1-3. Court of Record

Sec. 3. (a) This subsection applies before July 1, 2018. The small claims court is not a court of record. A person who wishes to appeal the judgment of a small claims court entered before July 1, 2018, shall appeal the case to the circuit or superior court under IC 33-34-3-15.(b) This subsection applies after June 30, 2018. The small claims court is a court of record. A person who wishes to appeal the judgment of a small claims court entered after June 30, 2018, shall appeal the case to the court of appeals in accordance with IC 33-34-3-15.1.(c) This subsection applies after June 30, 2018. Notwithstanding any other law, the elected constable shall continue to serve the court's personal service of process even after the court becomes a court of record.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-1-4.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.170-2015, SEC.1.
IN Code § 33-34-1-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 34. Marion County Small Claims Courts|Chapter 1. Establishment and General Provisions|33-34-1-4. Terms of Court

Sec. 4. The small claims court shall meet in continuous session.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-1-6.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13.
IN Code § 33-34-1-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 34. Marion County Small Claims Courts|Chapter 1. Establishment and General Provisions|33-34-1-5. Circuit Court Judge

Sec. 5. The judge of the circuit court shall extend aid and assistance to the judges in the conduct of the township small claims courts.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-1-7.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13.
IN Code § 33-34-1-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 34. Marion County Small Claims Courts|Chapter 1. Establishment and General Provisions|33-34-1-6. Full-Time Divisions

Sec. 6. (a) A small claims court that was a full-time small claims court on January 1, 2015, remains a full-time court.(b) Every small claims court must be a full-time court.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-2-2.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.65-2004, SEC.13; P.L.170-2015, SEC.2; P.L.86-2018, SEC.229.
IN Code § 33-34-1-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 34. Marion County Small Claims Courts|Chapter 1. Establishment and General Provisions|33-34-1-7. Public Hearings

Sec. 7. A hearing must be conducted to obtain evidence, opinions, advice, and suggestions from public officials and the general public concerning:(1) whether a small claims court should be established or abolished in the township, if the township has a population of less than fifteen thousand (15,000) persons;(2) the location of the small claims court courtroom and offices; and(3) other relevant matters.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-2-3.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.65-2004, SEC.14; P.L.174-2006, SEC.2; P.L.170-2015, SEC.3.
IN Code § 33-34-1-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 34. Marion County Small Claims Courts|Chapter 1. Establishment and General Provisions|33-34-1-8. Notice of Hearings Concerning Small Claims Court

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.
IN Code § 33-34-1-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 34. Marion County Small Claims Courts|Chapter 1. Establishment and General Provisions|33-34-1-9. Township Board Order

Sec. 9. Not more than two (2) weeks after a hearing is conducted under section 7 of this chapter, the township board shall, after considering the evidence, opinions, advice, and suggestions presented at the hearing, enter an order concerning:(1) whether a small claims court shall be established or abolished in the township if the township has a population of less than fifteen thousand (15,000) persons;(2) the location of the small claims court courtroom and offices under IC 33-34-6-1; and(3) other relevant matters.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-2-5.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.65-2004, SEC.15; P.L.174-2006, SEC.3; P.L.170-2015, SEC.4.
IN Code § 33-34-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 34. Marion County Small Claims Courts|Chapter 2. Judges|33-34-2-1. Election

Sec. 1. A judge shall be elected at the general election every four (4) years by the registered voters residing within the township in which the small claims court is located.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-3-1.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.174-2006, SEC.4.
IN Code § 33-34-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 34. Marion County Small Claims Courts|Chapter 2. Judges|33-34-2-2. Qualifications

Sec. 2. A judge must meet the qualifications prescribed by IC 3-8-1-30.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-3-2.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13.
IN Code § 33-34-2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 34. Marion County Small Claims Courts|Chapter 2. Judges|33-34-2-3. Term of Office

Sec. 3. The term of office of a judge is four (4) years, beginning January 1 after election and continuing until a successor is:(1) elected; and(2) qualified.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-3-4.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13.
IN Code § 33-34-2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 34. Marion County Small Claims Courts|Chapter 2. Judges|33-34-2-4. Court Schedule

Sec. 4. (a) The circuit court judge may establish a regular hourly schedule for the performance of duties by full-time or part-time township small claims courts and each judge shall maintain that schedule.(b) If the circuit court judge does not establish a regular hourly schedule, the judge shall perform the judge's duties at regular, reasonable hours.(c) Regardless of whether a regular hourly schedule has been established as set forth in subsection (a), a judge shall hold sessions in addition to the judge's regular schedule whenever the business of the judge's court requires.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-3-5.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13.
IN Code § 33-34-2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 34. Marion County Small Claims Courts|Chapter 2. Judges|33-34-2-5. Salary

Sec. 5. (a) The annual salary of a judge who is the judge of a full-time court is equal to seventy-five percent (75%) of the minimum salary paid by the state to the Marion County circuit court judge.(b) The salary of a judge may not be reduced during the judge's term of office.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-3-6.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.170-2015, SEC.5; P.L.86-2018, SEC.230.
IN Code § 33-34-2-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 34. Marion County Small Claims Courts|Chapter 2. Judges|33-34-2-6. Salary Payment; Conflict of Duties

Sec. 6. (a) The annual salary of a judge shall be paid in twelve (12) equal monthly installments by the township trustee.(b) The judge may not receive remuneration other than a salary set under section 5 of this chapter for the performance of the judge's official duties except payments for performing marriage ceremonies.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-3-7.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13.
IN Code § 33-34-2-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 34. Marion County Small Claims Courts|Chapter 2. Judges|33-34-2-7. Other Employment

Sec. 7. A judge serving full time:(1) shall devote full time to judicial duties; and(2) may not engage in the practice of law.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-3-8.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.170-2015, SEC.6; P.L.86-2018, SEC.231.
IN Code § 33-34-2-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 34. Marion County Small Claims Courts|Chapter 2. Judges|33-34-2-8. Retirement Fund; Eligibility

Sec. 8. The:(1) judge of a small claims court; and(2) employees of the court;may be eligible to participate in the public employees' retirement fund as provided in IC 5-10.3, but a judge is not eligible to participate as a member in the judges' retirement fund under IC 33-38.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-3-9.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13.
IN Code § 33-34-2-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 34. Marion County Small Claims Courts|Chapter 2. Judges|33-34-2-9. Vacations

Sec. 9. (a) A vacation of one (1) month per year shall be provided for a judge who serves in a full-time capacity.(b) The circuit court judge may authorize the appointment of a judge pro tempore to handle the judicial business of the vacationing judge, if the circuit court judge considers it necessary.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-3-10.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13.
IN Code § 33-34-2-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 34. Marion County Small Claims Courts|Chapter 2. Judges|33-34-2-10. Discipline

Sec. 10. (a) A judge is subject to disciplinary action for the grounds and in the manner set forth in IC 33-38-14.(b) The commission on judicial qualifications for judges of the superior and probate courts is the commission on judicial qualifications for the judges of the small claims courts.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-3-11.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13.
IN Code § 33-34-2-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 34. Marion County Small Claims Courts|Chapter 2. Judges|33-34-2-11. Oath

Sec. 11. Before assuming the duties of a judge, a judge must take an oath to:(1) faithfully perform the duties of the judge's office; and(2) support and defend to the best of the judge's ability the constitution and laws of Indiana and the United States.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-3-12.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13.
IN Code § 33-34-2-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 34. Marion County Small Claims Courts|Chapter 2. Judges|33-34-2-12. Bond

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.
IN Code § 33-34-2-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 34. Marion County Small Claims Courts|Chapter 2. Judges|33-34-2-13. Seal

Sec. 13. (a) A judge shall procure a seal that will stamp upon paper a distinct impression of words and letters. The seal must contain the words "____________ Township of Marion County Small Claims Court" (insert the name of the township in the blank).(b) Deeds, mortgages, powers of attorney, state warrants, and all other instruments of writing pertaining to the judge's official duty, attested by the seal and signature of the judge, are presumptive evidence of the official character of the court or judge in all courts in Indiana without further authentication.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-3-14.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13.
IN Code § 33-34-2-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 34. Marion County Small Claims Courts|Chapter 2. Judges|33-34-2-14. Resignation

Sec. 14. (a) The resignation of a judge shall be delivered to the clerk of the circuit court. The clerk shall advise the circuit court and appropriate township board.(b) A vacancy occurring in a judgeship must be filled under IC 3-13-10.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-3-15.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13.
IN Code § 33-34-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 34. Marion County Small Claims Courts|Chapter 3. Jurisdiction, Rules, and Procedure|33-34-3-1. Venue in Township Small Claims Court Within County

Sec. 1. (a) Except for a claim between landlord and tenant, a case within the jurisdiction of a small claims court may be:(1) venued;(2) commenced; and(3) decided;in any township small claims court within the county. However, upon a motion for change of venue filed by the defendant within ten (10) days of service of the summons, the township small claims court shall determine in accordance with subsection (b) whether required venue lies with the court or with another small claims court in the county in which the small claims court action was filed.(b) The venue determination to be made under subsection (a) must be made in the following order:(1) In an action upon a debt or account, venue is in the township where any defendant has consented to venue in a writing signed by the defendant.(2) Venue is in the township where a transaction or occurrence giving rise to any part of the claim took place.(3) Venue is in the township (in a county of the small claims court) where the greater percentage of individual defendants included in the complaint resides, or, if there is not a greater percentage, the place where any individual named as a defendant:(A) resides;(B) owns real estate; or(C) rents an apartment or real estate or where the principal office or place of business of any defendant is located.(4) Venue is in the township where the claim was filed if there is no other township in the county in which the small claims court sits in which required venue lies.(c) Venue of any claim between landlord and tenant must be in the township where the real estate is located.(d) If a written motion challenging venue is received by the small claims court, the court shall rule whether required venue lies in the township of filing.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-4-1.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13.
IN Code § 33-34-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 34. Marion County Small Claims Courts|Chapter 3. Jurisdiction, Rules, and Procedure|33-34-3-2. Contract and Tort Jurisdiction

Sec. 2. The court has original and concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit and superior courts in all civil cases founded on contract or tort in which the debt or damage claimed does not exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000), not including interest or attorney's fees.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-4-2.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.170-2015, SEC.7; P.L.125-2021, SEC.4.
IN Code § 33-34-3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 33. Courts and Court Officers|Article 34. Marion County Small Claims Courts|Chapter 3. Jurisdiction, Rules, and Procedure|33-34-3-3. Possessory Actions

Sec. 3. The court has original and concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit and superior courts in possessory actions between landlord and tenant in which the past due rent at the time of filing does not exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000). The court also has original and concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit and superior courts in actions for the possession of property where the value of the property sought to be recovered does not exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000). These jurisdictional limitations are not affected by interest and attorney's fees.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-4-3.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.170-2015, SEC.8; P.L.125-2021, SEC.5.