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33-38-11-2. Powers; administration of oaths; certifying affidavits and depositions; subpoenas; preliminary hearings; warrants

IN Code § 33-38-11-2 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 2. A temporary judge:

(1) may:

(A) administer all oaths and affirmations required by law;

(B) take and certify affidavits and depositions; and

(C) issue subpoenas for witnesses whose testimony is to be taken before the temporary judge;

(2) has the same power to compel the attendance of witnesses and to punish contempts as the judge of the court;

(3) may:

(A) conduct preliminary hearings in criminal matters;

(B) issue search warrants and arrest warrants; and

(C) fix bond; and

(4) may enforce court rules.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-13-16-2.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.17.

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