Indiana § 33-33-71-12 - Powers of judges same as circuit judges
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§ 33-33-71-12. Powers of judges same as circuit judges
Sec. 12. The judges of the superior court may:
(1) grant restraining orders and injunctions;
(2) issue writs of habeas corpus and of mandate and prohibition;
(3) appoint receivers, masters, and commissioners to convey real property;
(4) grant commissions for the examination of witnesses; and
(5) appoint other officers necessary to facilitate and transact the business of the court;
the same as circuit courts or circuit court judges.
[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-40-7.]
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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