Indiana Code Title 36. Local Government § 36-4-3-14

Sec. 14. In a hearing under section 12 of this chapter, the laws providing for change of venue from the county do not apply, but changes of venue from the judge may be had as in other cases.  Costs follow judgment.  Pending the entry of a final unappealable judgment, the territory sought to be annexed is not considered a part of the municipality.