Indiana Code 34-13-5-4. Change of venue
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Sec. 4. A change of venue from the judge may be permitted, but no change from the county may be permitted. When a change from the judge has been requested in accordance with the time limits prescribed by law, the affidavit or motion for the change shall be immediately certified to the supreme court:
(2) upon the failure of the clerk to act promptly, by verified copy of the motion presented to the supreme court by the moving party.
(1) by the clerk of the trial court; or
Terms Used In Indiana Code 34-13-5-4
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Clerk: means the clerk of the court or a person authorized to perform the clerk's duties. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
- Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.
- Verified: when applied to pleadings, means supported by oath or affirmation in writing. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-17-4(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.8.