Indiana Code - Criminal Law and Procedure - Title 35, Section 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.

Last modified: May 24, 2006