Indiana § 22-4-31-4 - Jeopardy assessments; delinquent contributions; liens
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§ 22-4-31-4. Jeopardy assessments; delinquent contributions; liens
Sec. 4. If the department finds that the collection of any contributions will be jeopardized by delaying, it shall enter such finding of record and thereupon, whether or not such contributions are due, immediately assess such contributions with interest and notify the employer thereof and simultaneously demand payment of the amount due in writing. If such payment is not made on demand, the commissioner shall immediately issue a warrant to the sheriff of any county in the state commanding the sheriff to immediately levy upon and sell sufficient of the employer's property found within the sheriff's bailiwick to satisfy said warrant. The sheriff shall file the warrant in the office of the clerk of the circuit court within twenty-four (24) hours after the sheriff has levied upon the property of the employer, and the lien of the department shall begin with the date upon which the warrant comes into the possession of the sheriff. The lien shall have the same effect as any other lien created by this article.
Formerly: Acts 1947, c.208, s.3204. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.136; P.L.18-1987, SEC.84; P.L.21-1995, SEC.118.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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