Ind. Code § 33-33-89.2-1 Application
Sec. 1. IC 33-29-1 does not apply to this chapter.
[2004 Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code ch. 33-33-89.2
Ind. Code ch. 33-33-89.2
in effectInd. Code § 33-33-89.2-2 Establishment of superior court
Sec. 2. There is established a court of record to be known as the Wayne superior court No. 2. The court has one (1) judge, who shall hold office for a term of six (6) years, beginning on the first day of January after the judge's election and until the judge's successor is elected and qualified. The judge of the court shall be elected every six (6) years at the general election.
[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-47-1.]
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-33-89.2-3 Judge; election
Sec. 3. Wayne County constitutes the judicial district of the Wayne superior court No. 2. The court shall have a seal containing the words "Wayne Superior Court No. 2, of Wayne County, Indiana.".
[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-47-2.]
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-33-89.2-4 Bailiff and court reporter
Sec. 4. The judge of the Wayne superior court No. 2 shall appoint a bailiff and an official court reporter for the court, to serve at the pleasure of the court. The judge shall fix their compensation within the limits and in the manner as may be provided by law concerning bailiffs and official court reporters. The compensation shall be paid monthly out of the treasury of Wayne County in the manner provided by law.
[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-47-3.]
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-33-89.2-5 Judicial district
Sec. 5. The terms of the Wayne Superior Court No. 2 shall be held in a judicial district under IC 33-23-2.
[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-47-4.]
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-33-89.2-6 Location of court sessions
Sec. 6. (a) The Wayne superior court No. 2 shall hold its sessions in a place to be determined by the county council of Wayne County.
(b) The board of county commissioners of Wayne County:
(1) shall provide and maintain in the courthouse:
(A) a suitable and convenient courtroom for the holding of court; and
(B) suitable and convenient jury room and offices for the judge and the official court reporter; and
(2) shall provide all necessary furniture and equipment for the rooms and offices of the court, and all necessary dockets, books, and records for the court.
(c) The county council shall make the necessary appropriations from the general fund of the county for the purpose of carrying out this chapter.
[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-47-5.]
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-33-89.2-7 Repealed
[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-47-6.]
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Repealed by P.L.201-2011, SEC.115.
Ind. Code § 33-33-89.2-8 Judicial powers
Sec. 8. The judge of the Wayne superior court No. 2:
(1) may make and adopt rules and regulations for conducting the business of the Wayne superior court No. 2;
(2) has all powers incident to a court of record in relation to the attendance of witnesses and punishment for contempt and the power to enforce the judge's orders; and
(3) may administer oaths, solemnize marriages, take and certify acknowledgments of deeds, give all necessary certificates for the authentication of records and proceedings of the court, and make and execute certificates of qualification and moral character of persons petitioning to be commissioned as notaries public.
[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-47-7.]
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 33-33-89.2-9 Repealed
[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-47-8.]
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Repealed by P.L.118-2007, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 33-33-89.2-10 Repealed
[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-47-9.]
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12. Repealed by P.L.118-2007, SEC.38.
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