Indiana § 34-33-3-2 - Venue
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 34-33-3-2 — Venue, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34-33-3-2. Venue
Sec. 2. An action may be filed in the county:
(1) where the plaintiff resides; or
(2) where the accident or collision occurred;
at the election of the plaintiff. Service of process shall be made on the secretary of state in accordance with Trial Rule 4.10 of the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure, together with the fee set forth in IC 23-0.5-9-56. The service is sufficient service upon the person if notice of service and a copy of the process are immediately sent by registered mail to the defendant and the defendant's return receipt is appended to the original process and filed in the court.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-2-2.5-2.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.177-2019, SEC.34.
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 34-33-3-2
What does Indiana Code § 34-33-3-2 cover?
Section 34-33-3-2 ("Venue") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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