Indiana § 33-38-11-2 Powers; administration of oaths; certifying affidavits and depositions;
subpoenas; preliminary hearings; warrants

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§ 33-38-11-2 — Powers; administration of oaths; certifying affidavits and depositions; subpoenas; preliminary hearings; warrants

Indiana § 33-38-11-2

Art. 38JUDGES

Ch. 11Temporary Judges

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Ind. Code § 33-38-11-2 (2026).

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A temporary judge:

(1)may:

(A)administer all oaths and affirmations required by law;

(B)take and certify affidavits and depositions; and

(C)issue subpoenas for witnesses whose testimony is to be taken before the temporary judge;

(2)has the same power to compel the attendance of witnesses and to punish contempts as the judge of the court;

(3)may:

(A)conduct preliminary hearings in criminal matters;

(B)issue search warrants and arrest warrants; and

(C)fix bond; and

(4)may enforce court rules. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-13-16-2.]

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A temporary judge:
(1) may:
(A) administer all oaths and affirmations required by law;
(B) take and certify affidavits and depositions; and
(C) issue subpoenas for witnesses whose testimony is to be
taken before the temporary judge;
(2) has the same power to compel the attendance of witnesses and
to punish contempts as the judge of the court;
(3) may:
(A) conduct preliminary hearings in criminal matters;
(B) issue search warrants and arrest warrants; and
(C) fix bond; and
(4) may enforce court rules.
[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-13-16-2.]