Sec. 6. (a) If the commission concludes at any time following the filing of a complaint that prompt judicial action is necessary to carry out the purposes of this article, the commission may file a civil action for appropriate temporary or preliminary relief pending final disposition of the complaint in a circuit or superior court that is located in the county in which the alleged discriminatory housing practice occurred.
(b) A temporary restraining order or other order granting preliminary or temporary relief under this section is governed by the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure.
(c) The filing of a civil action under this section does not affect the initiation or continuation of administrative proceedings under section 14 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 9.5. Indiana Fair Housing
Chapter 6. Administrative Enforcement
22-9.5-6-2. Answer; Time Limitation; Requirements
22-9.5-6-4. Respondents Joined by Commission; Notice; Information Required
22-9.5-6-6. Civil Action Filed by Commission; Injunction; Effect on Administrative Proceedings
22-9.5-6-7. Final Investigative Report; Contents; Amendments
22-9.5-6-10. Dismissal of Complaint; Public Disclosure
22-9.5-6-12. Election to Have Claims Decided in Civil Action; Time Limitation; Notice
22-9.5-6-14. Hearings; Procedure; Discontinuance