Indiana Code 35-36-5-1. Preemptory change of venue from judge; procedure
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Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-36-5-1
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.
Sec. 1. In any criminal action, either the defendant or the state is entitled as a substantive right to a preemptory change of venue from the judge without specifically stating the reason. The defendant or the state may obtain a change of judge under this section by motion filed in a manner and within the time limitations as specified in the Indiana Rules of Criminal Procedure. Each party is entitled to only one (1) change of judge under this section.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.170-1984, SEC.4.