§ 34-33-3-1 Operation of vehicle as appointment of secretary of state as attorney for service of process
§ 34-33-3-2 Venue
§ 34-33-3-3 Refusal of defendant to claim registered mail; affidavit; fee
§ 34-33-3-4 Death of nonresident before commencement of action
§ 34-33-3-5 Death of nonresident after commencement of action
§ 34-33-3-6 Continuances

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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 34 > Article 33 > Chapter 3 - Service of Process on Nonresident Motor Vehicle Operators

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • 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
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Executor: A male person named in a will to carry out the decedent
  • Highway: includes county bridges and state and county roads, unless otherwise expressly provided. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • United States: includes the District of Columbia and the commonwealths, possessions, states in free association with the United States, and the territories. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5