Sec. 16. (a) The judge of the court:
(1) may make and adopt rules and regulations for conducting the business of the court, not repugnant to Indiana law; and
(2) has all the power incident to a court of record and of general original jurisdiction, in relation to the attendance of witnesses, the punishment of contempts, and enforcing its orders.
(b) The judge of the court may:
(1) administer oaths;
(2) take and certify acknowledgments of deeds; and
(3) give all necessary certificates for the authentication of the records and proceedings in the court.
[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-8-2-17.]
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.10.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 33. Courts and Court Officers
Chapter 1. St. Joseph County Probate Court
33-31-1-1. Establishment of Court
33-31-1-2. Court of Record; Seal
33-31-1-3. Judge; Election; Vacancies; Appointment
33-31-1-5. Clerk and Sheriff; Duties and Liability; Application of Laws
33-31-1-7. Adjournment of Court
33-31-1-8. Trial Extending Beyond Term of Court
33-31-1-11. Judge Acting as Circuit Court or Superior Court Judge
33-31-1-12. Appointment of Temporary Judge
33-31-1-13. Compensation of Judge Pro Tem
33-31-1-15. Court of Record; Force and Effect of Judgment, Orders, and Proceedings
33-31-1-17. Dockets; Books and Records
33-31-1-18. Power of Judge Same as Circuit Court