Sec. 20. (a) This section applies to an indecent nuisance complaint under this chapter filed by a private person.
(b) The court shall not voluntarily dismiss the complaint unless:
(1) the complainant and the complainant's attorney file a sworn statement setting forth the reason why the action should be dismissed; and
(2) the dismissal is approved in writing or in open court by the prosecuting attorney of the circuit in which the alleged indecent nuisance is located.
(c) If the judge believes that the action should not be dismissed, the judge may direct the prosecuting attorney to prosecute the action to judgment at the expense of the county.
(d) If:
(1) the action is brought by a private person;
(2) the court finds that there were no reasonable grounds or probable cause for bringing said action; and
(3) the case is dismissed either:
(A) for the reason described in subdivision (2) before trial; or
(B) for want of prosecution;
the costs may be taxed to the person who brought the case.
[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 34-19-2-15.]
As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.15.
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