34-25.5-4-4. Powers of Court or Judge
Sec. 4. The court or judge may require and compel the attendance of witnesses and do all other acts necessary to determine the case. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-57-17.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.21.
34-25.5-4-1. Sickness or Infirmity of Applicant; Procedure
Sec. 1. The court or judge, if satisfied of the truth of the allegation of sickness or infirmity under IC 34-25.5-3-5, may: (1) proceed to decide on the return; or (2) adjourn the hearing: (A) until the party can be produced; or (B) for other good cause. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-57-11 part.] As added by […]
34-25.5-4-2. Return of Writ; Proceedings and Pleadings
Sec. 2. The applicant may: (1) except to the sufficiency of, or controvert the return, or any part of the return; or (2) allege any new matter in avoidance. The new matter must be verified except in cases of commitment on a criminal charge. The return and pleadings may be amended without causing any delay. […]
34-25.5-4-3. Summary Hearings
Sec. 3. The court or judge shall proceed in a summary way to hear and determine the cause. If no legal cause is shown for the restraint or for the continuation of the restraint, the court shall discharge the applicant. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-57-12.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.21.