Sec. 5. (a) If a judge appointed to act as judge of the domestic relations court is:
(1) on vacation;
(2) absent; or
(3) for any reason unable to perform the judge's duties;
a majority of the judges of the superior and circuit courts may appoint another of the judges to act as judge of the domestic relations court during that period.
(b) A judge appointed under subsection (a) has all the powers and authority of the regularly presiding judge of the domestic relations court.
As added by P.L.80-2006, SEC.2.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 12. Family Law: Domestic Relations Courts
Chapter 1.5. Other Domestic Relations Courts
31-12-1.5-1. Determination of Necessity to Establish Court
31-12-1.5-2. Designation of Judges; Sessions of Court
31-12-1.5-3. Designation of Court
31-12-1.5-4. Jurisdiction; Supplemental Powers
31-12-1.5-5. Absence or Inability of Judge to Perform Duties; Appointment of Substitute
31-12-1.5-6. Application of Domestic Relations Courts Provisions