(a) A judge of a city or town court:(1) may adopt rules for conducting the business of the court;(2) has all powers incident to a court of record in relation to:(A) the attendance of witnesses;(B) the punishment of contempts;(C) the enforcement of its orders; and(D) the issuance of commissions for taking depositions in cases pending in the court;(3) may administer oaths; and(4) may give all necessary certificates for the authentication of the records and proceedings of the court.(b) If the judge is temporarily absent or unable to act, the judge shall appoint a reputable practicing attorney to preside in the judge's absence as special judge. The special judge:(1) has all the powers and rights; and(2) shall perform all the duties;of the judge of the court as fully as the regular judge appointing the special judge.[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-10.1-2-1.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.14.
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