Except as provided under sections 5(14) and 9(b) of this chapter, a magistrate:

1. (1) does not have the power of judicial mandate; and

2. (2) may not enter a final appealable order unless sitting as a judge pro tempore or a special judge.

   [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-4-7-7.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.127-2008, SEC.4.