A temporary judge:

1. (1) may:

   1. (A) administer all oaths and affirmations required by law;
   2. (B) take and certify affidavits and depositions; and
   3. (C) issue subpoenas for witnesses whose testimony is to be taken before the temporary judge;
2. (2) has the same power to compel the attendance of witnesses and to punish contempts as the judge of the court;

3. (3) may:

   1. (A) conduct preliminary hearings in criminal matters;
   2. (B) issue search warrants and arrest warrants; and
   3. (C) fix bond; and

4. (4) may enforce court rules.

   [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-13-16-2.]

As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.17.