Sec. 2. A temporary judge:
(1) may:
(A) administer all oaths and affirmations required by law;
(B) take and certify affidavits and depositions; and
(C) issue subpoenas for witnesses whose testimony is to be taken before the temporary judge;
(2) has the same power to compel the attendance of witnesses and to punish contempts as the judge of the court;
(3) may:
(A) conduct preliminary hearings in criminal matters;
(B) issue search warrants and arrest warrants; and
(C) fix bond; and
(4) may enforce court rules.
[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-13-16-2.]
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.17.