Sec. 13. (a) A county office may sue and be sued under the name of "The Office of Family Resources of _____________ County".
(b) The county office has all other rights and powers and shall perform all other duties necessary to administer this chapter.
(c) A suit brought against a county office may be filed in any circuit or superior court with jurisdiction in the area served by the county office.
(d) A notice or summons in a suit brought against the county office must be served on the county director. It is not required to name the individual employees of the county office as either plaintiff or defendant.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-3-6(a).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.165; P.L.5-1993, SEC.178; P.L.146-2008, SEC.401; P.L.44-2009, SEC.22.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 19. County Welfare Administration and Financing
Chapter 1. County Offices of Family Resources
12-19-1-1. Establishment of County Offices
12-19-1-3. County Director; Executive and Administrative Officer
12-19-1-4. County Director; Compensation
12-19-1-5. County Director; Travel Expenses
12-19-1-6. County Director; Bond; Oath
12-19-1-7. Appointment of Assistants; Compensation
12-19-1-8. Administration; Costs of Personal Services; Payment by Division
12-19-1-9. Facilities, Supplies, and Equipment
12-19-1-19. Persons Who May Be Designated Under Ic 12-19-1-18; Costs of Appointment Proceedings
12-19-1-21. Property Tax Levies Prohibited
12-19-1-22. Bonds and Loans Considered General Obligations of Counties