Sec. 11. A judge of the probate court may act as judge of any circuit court or superior court upon the trial of any cause or proceeding, when:

(1) the judge of the circuit or superior court may be incompetent to try the cause; or

Terms Used In Indiana Code 33-31-1-11

  • Probate: Proving a will
  • 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.
(2) a change of venue is granted for objection to the judge.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-8-2-12.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.10.