Indiana § 24-1-2-8 - General importance of case; certificate

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§ 24-1-2-8. General importance of case; certificate

Sec. 8. In any proceeding under this chapter the attorney general or prosecuting attorney may file with the clerk of the court a certificate that in his opinion the case is of general importance, a copy of which shall be immediately furnished by said clerk to the judge or each of the judges of the court wherein the proceedings may be pending, and the court shall thereupon make the proper orders in the premises.

Formerly: Acts 1907, c.243, s.8. As amended by P.L.152-1986, SEC.10.

Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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