CHAPTER 5. CHANGE OF JUDGE
IC 35-36-5
Chapter 5. Change of Judge
IC 35-36-5-1
Preemptory change of venue from judge; procedure
Sec. 1. In any criminal action, either the defendant or the state is
entitled as a substantive right to a preemptory change of venue from
the judge without specifically stating the reason. The defendant or
the state may obtain a change of judge under this section by motion
filed in a manner and within the time limitations as specified in the
Indiana Rules of Criminal Procedure. Each party is entitled to only
one (1) change of judge under this section.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.170-1984,
SEC.4.
IC 35-36-5-2
Other grounds; motion; affidavit; time limitation
Sec. 2. The defendant and the state may obtain a change of judge
if the judge:
(1) is biased or prejudiced against the moving party and that the
moving party cannot obtain a fair trial before the judge;
(2) is related by blood or marriage to any party to the cause;
(3) is unable to properly perform the functions of his office
because of mental or physical disabilities;
(4) is disqualified by reason of any conflict of interest; or
(5) should be disqualified for any other cause.
A motion made under this section must be verified or accompained
by an affidavit specifically stating facts showing that at least one (1)
of these causes exists.
The motion must be filed within the time limitations specified in
Indiana Rules of Criminal Procedure.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.5.