Sec. 13. (a) A judge shall procure a seal that will stamp upon paper a distinct impression of words and letters. The seal must contain the words “____________ Township of Marion County Small Claims Court” (insert the name of the township in the blank).

     (b) Deeds, mortgages, powers of attorney, state warrants, and all other instruments of writing pertaining to the judge’s official duty, attested by the seal and signature of the judge, are presumptive evidence of the official character of the court or judge in all courts in Indiana without further authentication.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-3-14.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 33-34-2-13

  • 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
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • judge: means the judge of a small claims court established under this chapter unless otherwise indicated. See Indiana Code 33-34-1-1