Indiana Code 8-1-3-11. Enforcement proceedings by commission
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Terms Used In Indiana Code 8-1-3-11
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- commission: refers to the Indiana utility regulatory commission. See Indiana Code 8-1-1-1
- 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.
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
Sec. 11. Nothing in this chapter contained shall be construed to affect the duty or power of the commission to commence and prosecute enforcement proceedings in its own name or the name of the state of Indiana, in the circuit or superior courts of this state, pursuant to the provisions of other statutes, except insofar as such proceedings may interfere with the jurisdiction of the court of appeals or supreme court in a cause then pending on appeal.
Formerly: Acts 1957, c.189, s.11. As amended by P.L.59-1984, SEC.50; P.L.23-1988, SEC.35.