Sec. 14. (a) In a child custody proceeding in Indiana, the court may order a party to the proceeding who is in Indiana to appear before the court in person with or without the child. The court may order any person who:
(1) is in Indiana; and
(2) has physical custody or control of the child;
to appear in person with the child.
(b) If a party to a child custody proceeding whose presence is desired by the court is outside Indiana, the court may order that a notice given under IC 31-21-3-3 include a statement:
(1) directing the party to appear in person with or without the child; and
(2) informing the party that failure to appear may result in a decision adverse to the party.
(c) The court may enter an order necessary to ensure the safety of:
(1) the child; and
(2) any person ordered to appear under this section.
(d) If a party to a child custody proceeding who is outside Indiana:
(1) is directed to appear under subsection (b); or
(2) desires to appear personally before the court with or without the child;
the court may require another party to pay reasonable and necessary travel and other expenses of the party who appears and of the child.
As added by P.L.138-2007, SEC.45.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 21. Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act
31-21-5-1. Jurisdiction Requirements
31-21-5-2. Exclusive, Continuing Jurisdiction of Child Custody Cases
31-21-5-3. Modification of a Child Custody Determination Made in Another State
31-21-5-5. Notice and Opportunity to Be Heard; Intervention and Joinder
31-21-5-6. Proceeding Commenced in Another State; Court Review of Documents
31-21-5-7. Proceeding to Modify a Child Custody Determination; Proceeding Commenced in Another State
31-21-5-8. Court Declining Exercise of Jurisdiction
31-21-5-10. Information Required by Each Party in a Child Custody Proceeding
31-21-5-11. Additional Information Required by Each Party in a Child Custody Proceeding
31-21-5-12. Continuous Duty to Inform