Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies only in judicial circuits in which the judges of the superior and circuit courts determine that:
(1) the social conditions in the county; and
(2) the number of domestic relations cases in the courts;
make the procedures provided in this chapter necessary for the full and proper consideration of the cases and to carry out this chapter.
(b) The majority of the judges of the superior and circuit courts in each judicial circuit shall make the determination under subsection (a) annually in January.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-23-1.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.4.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 12. Family Law: Domestic Relations Courts
Chapter 1. Domestic Relations Courts; Provision of Counseling Services
31-12-1-1. Determination of Necessity to Establish Court
31-12-1-2. Designation of Judges; Sessions of Court
31-12-1-3. Designation of Court
31-12-1-4. Jurisdiction; Supplemental Powers
31-12-1-5. Absence or Inability of Judge to Perform Duties; Appointment of Substitute
31-12-1-6. Duty of Clerk of Judicial Circuit Court to File Cases in Domestic Relations Court
31-12-1-7. Forms of Action; Caption
31-12-1-8. Petition Invoking Jurisdiction for Reconciliation or Amicable Settlement
31-12-1-9. Appointment of Referees, Counselors, Assistants, and Clerks; Compensation; Expenses
31-12-1-11. Counselor's Duties
31-12-1-12. Director of Domestic Relations Counseling
31-12-1-14. Private Counseling Proceedings; Confidential Communications