§ 5-15-2-9 — Probate records; reinstatement

The judge of any court having probate
jurisdiction, the records of which may before March 9, 1881, have been
or may after March 9, 1881, be destroyed, in whole or in part, may
proceed, upon his own motion or on complaint in writing by any
interested party, to reinstate the records and proceedings of such court
relating to decedents' estates, guardianships, records of wills, wills
probated, and wills filed for probate in said court; and for the purpose
of reinstating said records, wills, papers, or proceedings, or any part
thereof, may, on his own motion or on written complaint filed by any
interested party, issue citations and compel the attendance of all parties
for that purpose; and may, in his discretion, refer such matter to a
master commissioner, as provided for in section 7 of this chapter. All
persons interested shall be notified as provided for in section 3 of this
chapter, or in such manner and for such time as the court may direct,
and oral testimony shall be admissible of the existence, contents, and
destruction of such records, papers, and wills.
Formerly: Acts 1881, c.30, s.9. As amended by P.L.25-1986,
SEC.87.