Indiana § 35-36-5-1 - Preemptory change of venue from judge; procedure
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§ 35-36-5-1. Preemptory change of venue from judge; procedure
Sec. 1. In any criminal action, either the defendant or the state is entitled as a substantive right to a preemptory change of venue from the judge without specifically stating the reason. The defendant or the state may obtain a change of judge under this section by motion filed in a manner and within the time limitations as specified in the Indiana Rules of Criminal Procedure. Each party is entitled to only one (1) change of judge under this section.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.170-1984, SEC.4.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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