Ind. Code § 31-12-1-5
Absence or inability of judge to perform duties; appointment of substitute
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.4.
(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 judge of the domestic relations court in cases under this chapter.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-23-4.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.4.