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 foundedon contract or tort in which the debt or damage claimed is notmore than ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
        (2) Original and concurrent jurisdiction in possessory actionsbetween a landlord and tenant and original exclusivejurisdiction in actions for the possession of property where thevalue of the property sought to be recovered is not more thanten thousand dollars ($10,000).
        (3) Original and concurrent jurisdiction of a case involving aClass D felony, a misdemeanor, or an infraction case.
        (4) Original and concurrent jurisdiction of a case involving theviolation of a:
            (A) city;
            (B) town; or
            (C) municipal corporation;
        ordinance.
        (5) Original and concurrent jurisdiction of a case involving theviolation of a traffic ordinance.
    (b) If a defendant is charged with a crime outside the jurisdictionof the county court, the court may hold the defendant to bail in anequal 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 thefollowing:
        (1) Actions seeking injunctive relief or involving partition ofreal 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 preliminaryhearings in felony cases.
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.9.