Sec. 1. (a) Service may be made upon any person under Rule 4.1 of the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-32-9-1

  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
     (b) Personal service must be made at least three (3) days before the hearing to which the person is summoned.

     (c) Service by mail must be sent at least ten (10) days before the hearing.

     (d) Service of summons is not required if the person entitled to be served attends the hearing.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-7-5(a).]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.15.

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