Sec. 15. (a) The judge of a court having jurisdiction over actions arising under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 651) shall, when necessary to satisfy the federal requirement of expedited process for obtaining and enforcing support orders (42 U.S.C. § 666(a)(2); 42 C.F.R. § 303.101), appoint assistants who meet the standards established by the judicial conference of Indiana under subsection (d), including:

(1) court commissioners;

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-25-4-15

  • Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Bailiff: a court officer who enforces the rules of behavior in courtrooms.
  • bureau: refers to the child support bureau established by IC 31-25-3-1. See Indiana Code 31-25-4-1
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
(2) hearing examiners;

(3) masters; and

(4) referees;

to make findings of fact and recommendations for the judge’s approval in actions arising under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 651 et seq.).

     (b) If appointment of a court assistant is required under subsection (a), the bureau shall enter into an agreement with the courts for services associated with cases arising under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act that are performed by:

(1) a court assistant appointed under subsection (a); and

(2) administrative and supportive personnel to the court assistant, including the following:

(A) A bailiff.

(B) A stenographer.

(C) A court reporter.

     (c) The agreements entered into under subsection (b) are not subject to approval by the attorney general under IC 4-13-2-14.3.

     (d) The judicial conference of Indiana shall establish educational and occupational standards for an individual to be employed as an assistant under subsection (a).

As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.271.

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