Sec. 5.5. Upon the filing of a petition under section 5 of this chapter, the circuit court clerk shall:
(1) require payment of the filing fee under IC 33-37; and
(2) assign the petition a cause number as a miscellaneous civil action.
As added by P.L.3-1997, SEC.365. Amended by P.L.98-2004, SEC.40.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections
Chapter 8. Contest Procedures for Nomination for or Election to Local or School Board Offices
3-12-8-1. Persons Entitled to Contest
3-12-8-2.5. Chapter Establishes Standards to Define Vote; Exception
3-12-8-5.5. Verified Petition; Filing Fee; Cause Number
3-12-8-6. Contest of Election; Content of Verified Petition
3-12-8-6.5. Amendment of Verified Petition
3-12-8-8. Notice of Contest; Service of Notice
3-12-8-10. Appearance and Answer by Contestee; Time; Defense, Answer, or Special Answer
3-12-8-11. Party to Proceeding; Stating Right or Claim by Answer or Counterclaim
3-12-8-15. Venue of Trial of Contest for Office
3-12-8-17.5. Special Election; Corrected Canvass of Votes; Certificate of Election
3-12-8-18. Hearing; Circuit Court Clerk to Certify Determination
3-12-8-19. Hearing; Judgment and Determination of Court Final
3-12-8-20. Disqualification of Judge; Certification; Appointment of Special Judge