Indiana Code 31-25-4-15. Court assistants; appointment; agreements for services; standards
(1) court commissioners;
Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-25-4-15
- Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- Bailiff: a court officer who enforces the rules of behavior in courtrooms.
- bureau: refers to the child support bureau established by IC 31-25-3-1. See Indiana Code 31-25-4-1
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
(3) masters; and
(4) referees;
to make findings of fact and recommendations for the judge’s approval in actions arising under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 651 et seq.).
(b) If appointment of a court assistant is required under subsection (a), the bureau shall enter into an agreement with the courts for services associated with cases arising under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act that are performed by:
(1) a court assistant appointed under subsection (a); and
(2) administrative and supportive personnel to the court assistant, including the following:
(A) A bailiff.
(B) A stenographer.
(C) A court reporter.
(c) The agreements entered into under subsection (b) are not subject to approval by the attorney general under IC 4-13-2-14.3.
(d) The judicial conference of Indiana shall establish educational and occupational standards for an individual to be employed as an assistant under subsection (a).
As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.271.