Sec. 7. A nonresident person who requests to deposit a security in the amount of the fine or judgment and costs shall, in the presence of the officer, place the amount of the fine or judgment and costs and one (1) signed copy of the security deposit agreement into a stamped, addressed envelope, which the court having jurisdiction shall supply to the officer for the person. The person shall then be released and given a copy of the security deposit agreement. The officer shall mail or deliver the stamped, self-addressed envelope to the court having jurisdiction. If the person does not appear in court or is not represented in court at the time and date specified on the receipt, the court shall:
(1) enter a guilty finding or judgment against the person; and
(2) use the security deposit to satisfy the amount of the fine or judgment and costs prescribed for the violation.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-32.5-7.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.24.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure
Article 28. Special Proceedings: Miscellaneous Civil Proceedings and Remedies
Chapter 6. Security Deposit Posted by a Nonresident Alleged to Have Violated Certain Statutes
34-28-6-2. List of Security Deposits; Agreement as Receipt
34-28-6-3. Requisites of Agreement and Notice to Appear
34-28-6-5. Agreement; Consequences of Failure to Appear; Return of Security Upon Appearance
34-28-6-6. Compliance With Agreement
34-28-6-7. Procedure; Requisites; Failure to Appear; Forfeiture