Sec. 8. (a) All counseling:
(1) proceedings;
(2) interviews; and
(3) conferences;
shall be held in private.
(b) All communications, verbal or written, and any record made as a result of the communications from the parties to the judge, the domestic relations counselor, or other person designated or recommended under this chapter in a counseling or conciliation proceeding:
(1) are considered to be made in confidence; and
(2) are not admissible and may not be used for any purpose in:
(A) any divorce or dissolution of marriage hearing; or
(B) any other proceeding.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-24-7.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.4.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 12. Family Law: Domestic Relations Courts
31-12-2-3. Order Compelling Party to Cooperate in Counseling Services
31-12-2-4. Actions and Proceedings in Which Counseling Services Shall Be Provided; Referrals
31-12-2-8. Private Counseling Proceedings; Confidential Communications
31-12-2-9. Majority Decision of Judges
31-12-2-10. Rules; Special Orders