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33-34-4-1. Administer Oaths; Certify Records

Sec. 1. A judge may: (1) administer oaths; (2) take and certify acknowledgements of deeds; and (3) give all necessary certificates for the authentication of the records and proceedings of the small claims court. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-5-1.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13.

33-34-4-2. Witnesses; Contempt and Enforcement of Orders

Sec. 2. The small claims court has the same power as the circuit court in relation to the: (1) attendance of witnesses; (2) punishment of contempts; and (3) enforcement of its orders. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-5-2.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13.

33-34-4-3. Process; Judgments

Sec. 3. A judge may: (1) issue and direct all process to individuals and corporations necessary to exercise the jurisdiction of the court; (2) make all proper judgment, sentences, decrees, and orders; and (3) do all acts necessary or proper in conformity with state laws; assisted as necessary by the clerk of the circuit court. […]

33-34-4-4. Marriages

Sec. 4. Each judge may solemnize marriages. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-5-4.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13.