Indiana § 31-17-4-8 - Contempt
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 31-17-4-8 — Contempt, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-17-4-8. Contempt
Sec. 8. A court that finds an intentional violation without justifiable cause by a custodial parent of an injunction or a temporary restraining order issued under this chapter (or IC 31-1-11.5-26 before its repeal):
(1) shall find the custodial parent in contempt of court;
(2) shall order the exercise of parenting time that was not exercised due to the violation under this section at a time the court considers compatible with the schedules of the noncustodial parent and the child;
(3) may order payment by the custodial parent of reasonable attorney's fees, costs, and expenses to the noncustodial parent; and
(4) may order the custodial parent to perform community restitution or service without compensation in a manner specified by the court.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-1-11.5-26(e).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.32-2000, SEC.19; P.L.68-2005, SEC.51.
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 31-17-4-8
What does Indiana Code § 31-17-4-8 cover?
Section 31-17-4-8 ("Contempt") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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