Indiana Code 33-31-1-16. Judicial powers
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Sec. 16. (a) The judge of the court:
(2) has all the power incident to a court of record and of general original jurisdiction, in relation to the attendance of witnesses, the punishment of contempts, and enforcing its orders.
(1) may make and adopt rules and regulations for conducting the business of the court, not repugnant to Indiana law; and
Terms Used In Indiana Code 33-31-1-16
- 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.
(b) The judge of the court may:
(1) administer oaths;
(2) take and certify acknowledgments of deeds; and
(3) give all necessary certificates for the authentication of the records and proceedings in the court.
[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-8-2-17.]
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.10.