CHAPTER 4. JURISDICTION
IC 33-30-4
Chapter 4. Jurisdiction
IC 33-30-4-1
General jurisdiction
Sec. 1. (a) A county court has the following jurisdiction:
(1) Original and concurrent jurisdiction in civil cases founded
on contract or tort in which the debt or damage claimed is not
more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
(2) Original and concurrent jurisdiction in possessory actions
between a landlord and tenant and original exclusive
jurisdiction in actions for the possession of property where the
value of the property sought to be recovered is not more than
ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
(3) Original and concurrent jurisdiction of a case involving a
Class D felony, a misdemeanor, or an infraction case.
(4) Original and concurrent jurisdiction of a case involving the
violation of a:
(A) city;
(B) town; or
(C) municipal corporation;
ordinance.
(5) Original and concurrent jurisdiction of a case involving the
violation of a traffic ordinance.
(b) If a defendant is charged with a crime outside the jurisdiction
of the county court, the court may hold the defendant to bail in an
equal amount of either cash or surety.
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.9.
IC 33-30-4-2
Lack of jurisdiction in certain matters
Sec. 2. (a) The county court does not have jurisdiction in the
following:
(1) Actions seeking injunctive relief or involving partition of
real estate.
(2) Actions to declare or enforce any lien.
(3) Matters pertaining to paternity, juvenile, or probate.
(4) Cases where the appointment of a receiver is asked.
(5) Suits for dissolution of marriage.
(b) The county court has jurisdiction to conduct preliminary
hearings in felony cases.
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.9.