Sec. 1. This chapter shall be construed to promote the:
(1) protection and safety of all victims of domestic or family violence in a fair, prompt, and effective manner;
(2) protection and safety of all victims of harassment in a fair, prompt, and effective manner; and
(3) prevention of future domestic violence, family violence, and harassment.
As added by P.L.133-2002, SEC.56. Amended by P.L.266-2019, SEC.5.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure
Article 26. Special Proceedings: Injunctions and Restraining Orders
Chapter 5. Indiana Civil Protection Order Act
34-26-5-1. Prevention of Domestic Violence, Family Violence, and Harassment
34-26-5-3. Forms; Clerical Assistance; Protective Order Registry
34-26-5-4. Jurisdiction; Venue
34-26-5-5. Duty to Inform Court of Other Legal Proceedings Involving a Party or Child of a Party
34-26-5-7. Address Confidentiality
34-26-5-8. Use of Forms; Transmission to Clerk
34-26-5-10. Hearing After Ex Parte Order
34-26-5-11. Exclusion From Residence Not Waived by Invitation From Petitioner
34-26-5-13. Lapse of Time Between Act and Filing of Petition
34-26-5-14. Prohibition on Mutual Orders
34-26-5-15. Prohibition on Mediation
34-26-5-18. Orders Entered Into Indiana Data and Communication System (Idacs)
34-26-5-20. Effect of Certain Protective Orders; Use of Forms