Indiana Code 33-29-5-4. Special powers
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Sec. 4. The judges of the superior court, individually or collectively, may do the following:
(2) Issue writs of habeas corpus, and of mandate and prohibition.
(1) Grant restraining orders and injunctions.
Terms Used In Indiana Code 33-29-5-4
- Habeas corpus: A writ that is usually used to bring a prisoner before the court to determine the legality of his imprisonment. It may also be used to bring a person in custody before the court to give testimony, or to be prosecuted.
(3) Appoint receivers, master commissioners, and commissioners to convey real property.
(4) Grant commissions for the examination of witnesses.
(5) Appoint other officers necessary to facilitate and transact the business of the court as is conferred on judges of circuit courts.
[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-3.5-4.]
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.8.