Sec. 6. (a) A court may issue an order, before final hearing, to stay an election if there is sufficient evidence to withstand a motion for summary judgment that the county has not been divided into districts that comply with IC 36-2-2-4 or IC 36-2-3-4. A preliminary hearing on the question may be held upon the court's own motion.
(b) Final judgment on the merits in such a case shall be made within thirty (30) days of the stay of election order. If the redistricting is found not to be in compliance with law, the court shall retain jurisdiction and shall order the proper officials to submit within thirty (30) days a redistricting plan complying with law. If the proper officials fail to comply with the order, the court shall order the Indiana election commission to divide the county into districts in compliance with law.
[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 17-1-28-12.]
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.11, SEC.147. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.288.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 2. Government of Counties Generally
Chapter 3.5. Division of Powers of Certain Counties
36-2-3.5-1. Application of Chapter
36-2-3.5-2. Executive and Legislative Branches; Separation of Powers
36-2-3.5-3. Board of Commissioners as Executive; County Council as Legislative and Fiscal Body
36-2-3.5-4. Executive Powers and Duties
36-2-3.5-5. Legislative Powers and Duties
36-2-3.5-6. Elections; Stay Upon Failure to Divide County Into Districts; Court Orders