Sessions of Court; Facilities; Jurisdiction

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Sec. 13. (a) The St. Joseph superior court shall hold its sessions in:

(1) the St. Joseph County courthouse in South Bend; and

(2) at least one (1) appropriate place in Mishawaka.

The superior court in Mishawaka shall be full time and shall exercise full superior court jurisdiction in that city. The board of county commissioners of St. Joseph County shall provide and maintain in the courthouse in South Bend and in an appropriate place in Mishawaka court facilities that include suitable and convenient courtrooms, jury rooms, and offices for the judges, secretaries, and official court reporters, and other necessary facilities, including all the necessary furniture and equipment for the rooms and offices of the court for the conduct of all criminal and civil business, including the necessary facilities for jury trials.

(b) The judges of the court have all jurisdiction and authority granted them by law regardless of the city in which they are located.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-5-40-8.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.12.


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