Sec. 2. If, at the expiration of the time fixed by law for the continuance of the term of a court, the trial of a case is progressing, the court may:

(1) continue sitting beyond the time;

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 33-23-2-2

  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(2) require the attendance of the jury and witnesses; and

(3) do, transact, and enforce all other matters necessary for the determination of the case.

The term of the court may not be considered to be ended until the case has been fully disposed of by the court.

[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-1-2-1.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.2.