CHAPTER 4. HEARINGS

IC 34-25.5-4
    Chapter 4. Hearings

IC 34-25.5-4-1
Sickness or infirmity of applicant; procedure
    Sec. 1. The court or judge, if satisfied of the truth of the allegationof 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.
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.21.

IC 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 anypart of the return; or
        (2) allege any new matter in avoidance.
The new matter must be verified except in cases of commitment ona criminal charge. The return and pleadings may be amended withoutcausing any delay.
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.21.

IC 34-25.5-4-3
Summary hearings
    Sec. 3. The court or judge shall proceed in a summary way to hearand determine the cause. If no legal cause is shown for the restraintor for the continuation of the restraint, the court shall discharge theapplicant.
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.21.

IC 34-25.5-4-4
Powers of court or judge
    Sec. 4. The court or judge may require and compel the attendanceof witnesses and do all other acts necessary to determine the case.
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.21.