Cal. Civ. Code § 36-7-9-23
Change of venue and judge
Operative Text
Sec. 23. A change of venue may not be allowed in an action filed under section 8, 13, or 17 of this chapter, but a change of judge shall be allowed in the same manner as is provided for other civil matters. As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.28.
Under Indiana Code § 36-7-9-23, when a legal action is brought under certain enforcement sections of Indiana's unsafe building law, the case cannot be transferred to a different court location (change of venue). However, a party may still request that a different judge preside over the case, following the same procedures that apply to other civil matters in Indiana courts.
Plain English — not legal advice.
When a municipality files an enforcement action against a property under the sections referenced in Ind. Code § 36-7-9-23, the case will remain in the court where it was filed — no change of venue is permitted. Operators should be aware that while the court location is fixed, a request for a different judge is still available through standard civil procedures, which may be relevant when preparing a legal response to such an action.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ind. Code § 36-7-9-23 establishes that enforcement actions related to unsafe building conditions must stay in the court where they are filed, so neither party can seek to move the case to a different venue. Tenants involved in or affected by such proceedings retain the right to pursue a change of judge through the same process available in other civil matters. Those seeking to understand how this procedural rule may affect a housing enforcement case can consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider for general guidance.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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