Indiana § 31-21-4-5 - Testimony of a witness located in another state
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 31-21-4-5 — Testimony of a witness located in another state, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-21-4-5. Testimony of a witness located in another state
Sec. 5. In addition to other procedures available to a party, a party to a child custody proceeding may offer testimony of witnesses who are located in another state, including testimony of the parties and the child, by deposition or other means allowable in Indiana for testimony taken in another state. The court on its own motion may:
(1) order that the testimony of a person be taken in another state; and
(2) prescribe the manner in which and the terms on which the testimony is taken.
As added by P.L.138-2007, SEC.45.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 31-21-4-5
What does Indiana Code § 31-21-4-5 cover?
Section 31-21-4-5 ("Testimony of a witness located in another state") 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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