§ 33-34-3-9

A trial:(1) must be informal, with the sole objective of dispensing speedy justice between the parties according to the rules of substantive law; and(2) may not be bound by the statutory provisions or rules of practice, procedure, pleadings, or evidence, except the provisions relating to privileged communications and offers of compromise.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-4-8.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13.