Indiana Statutes

§ 33-31-1-16 — Judicial powers

Indiana § 33-31-1-16
JurisdictionIndiana
Art. 31PROBATE COURTS
Ch. 1St. Joseph County Probate Court

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Ind. Code § 33-31-1-16 (2026).

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(a)The judge of the court:
(1)may make and adopt rules and regulations for conducting the business of the court, not repugnant to Indiana law; and
(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.
(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.]

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Legislative History

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

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