Indiana Code 9-30-3-9. Traffic cases; court session; detainment of defendant; objections
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Sec. 9. (a) If possible, traffic cases shall be tried separate and apart from other cases and may be designated as the “traffic” session or division.
(c) An objection to the validity or regularity of the information or process issued must be made by the defendant before trial.
(b) When a hearing involving a misdemeanor is adjourned, the court may detain the defendant in safe custody until the defendant is admitted to bail.
Terms Used In Indiana Code 9-30-3-9
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- court: means a tribunal with jurisdiction to hear and determine traffic violation cases and the judge or other presiding officer sitting as a court. See Indiana Code 9-30-3-2
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-7-7.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18.