Powers; administration of oaths; certifying affidavits and depositions; subpoenas; preliminary hearings; warrants

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.