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.]As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.17.
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