Ind. Code § 33-23-5-8.5 : COURTS AND COURT OFFICERS — GENERAL PROVISIONS — MAGISTRATES —23-5-8.5 - Powers of magistrate TEXT PDF Except as provided in section 8 of this chapter, a magistrate has the same powers as a judge. IC 33-23-5-8.5 Added by P.L. 162-2020,SEC. 3, eff. 7/1/2020.