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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 5. (a) If a judge appointed to act as judge of the domestic relations court is:
(1) on vacation;
(2) absent; or
(3) for any reason unable to perform the judge's duties;
a majority of the judges of the superior and circuit courts may appoint another of the judges to act as judge of the domestic relations court during that period.
(b) A judge appointed under subsection (a) has all the powers and authority of the judge of the domestic relations court in cases under this chapter.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law § 31-12-1-5 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-31-family-law-and-juvenile-law/in-code-sect-31-12-1-5/
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