§ 29-2-4-1 — Report of findings; compensation

In all counties of this state, having a population
of not less than thirty thousand (30,000) nor more than one hundred
and fifty thousand (150,000), according to the last preceding United
States census, it shall be the duty of the probate commissioner of the
circuit court in any county, duly appointed as by law provided, to hear
evidence upon and report his finding to the judge of the circuit court of
his county, upon all matters, probate, civil and otherwise, which may
be referred to such probate commissioner by such judge of the circuit
court, and he shall receive no fees or compensation other than his
salary, which salary shall be fixed by the judge of said circuit court,
after proof heard, during any term of such court, and in such sum as, in
the judgment of the judge of such circuit court, may deem proper, the
same to be payable out of the treasury of such county.
Formerly: Acts 1911, c.42, s.1.