Indiana Code 33-38-11-3. Powers; hearing evidence; findings
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Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a temporary judge may hear evidence upon and report findings to the judge of the court for each probate, civil, criminal, and other case referred to the temporary judge by that judge. The temporary judge may:
(2) in a criminal case tried by the court, conduct all sentencing hearings in the case.
(1) make the final judgment in these cases; and
Terms Used In Indiana Code 33-38-11-3
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Judgment: means all final orders, decrees, and determinations in an action and all orders upon which executions may issue. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- Probate: Proving a will
(b) If a defendant is being tried for a felony, the judge of the court shall conduct all sentencing hearings and make the final judgment in the case.
[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-13-16-3.]
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.17.