Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "indecent nuisance" means a:
(1) place in or upon which prostitution (as described in IC 35-45-4);
(2) public place in or upon which other sexual conduct (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-221.5) or sexual intercourse (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-302);
(3) public place in or upon which the fondling of the genitals of a person; or
(4) public place in or upon which human trafficking (as described in IC 35-42-3.5-1 through IC 35-42-3.5-1.4);
is conducted, permitted, continued, or exists, and the personal property and contents used in conducting and maintaining the place for such a purpose.
[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 34-6-2-66.]
As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.114-2012, SEC.54; P.L.158-2013, SEC.333; P.L.237-2015, SEC.4; P.L.144-2018, SEC.8.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 30. Causes of Action Concerning Real Property
Chapter 7. Actions for Indecent Nuisances
32-30-7-1. "Indecent Nuisance"
32-30-7-4. "Prosecuting Official"
32-30-7-6. Persons Guilty of Maintaining an Indecent Nuisance
32-30-7-7. Action by Prosecuting Official; Actions by Other Persons
32-30-7-9. Preliminary Injunction; Hearing; Restraining Order; Service
32-30-7-10. Complaint; Notice; Hearing; Service
32-30-7-11. Consolidation of Trial on Merits and Hearing on Request for Preliminary Injunction
32-30-7-13. Effect of Preliminary Injunction; Restraining Orders
32-30-7-14. Restraining Orders; Service; Inventory
32-30-7-17. Release of Property; Liens
32-30-7-18. Precedence of Indecent Nuisance Action
32-30-7-20. Actions by Private Persons; Dismissal; Prosecution by Prosecuting Attorney; Costs
32-30-7-21. Burden of Proof; Judgment for Perpetual Enjoinment
32-30-7-22. Order of Abatement; Requirements; Release of Property; Claiming Property
32-30-7-23. Violation of Court Orders
32-30-7-24. Collected Money Paid to County Treasurer; Proceeds of Sales Applied to Costs
32-30-7-24.5. Distribution of Money Collected in Human Trafficking Actions
32-30-7-25. Indecent Nuisances Created by Tenants; Voidable Title; Reversion to Owner; Entry