Indiana § 31-21-5-14 - Order to appear before the court

§ 31-21-5-14. Order to appear before the court

Sec. 14. (a) In a child custody proceeding in Indiana, the court may order a party to the proceeding who is in Indiana to appear before the court in person with or without the child. The court may order any person who:

(1) is in Indiana; and

(2) has physical custody or control of the child;

to appear in person with the child.

(b) If a party to a child custody proceeding whose presence is desired by the court is outside Indiana, the court may order that a notice given under IC 31-21-3-3 include a statement:

(1) directing the party to appear in person with or without the child; and

(2) informing the party that failure to appear may result in a decision adverse to the party.

(c) The court may enter an order necessary to ensure the safety of:

(1) the child; and

(2) any person ordered to appear under this section.

(d) If a party to a child custody proceeding who is outside Indiana:

(1) is directed to appear under subsection (b); or

(2) desires to appear personally before the court with or without the child;

the court may require another party to pay reasonable and necessary travel and other expenses of the party who appears and of the child.

As added by P.L.138-2007, SEC.45.

IC 31-21-6Chapter 6. Enforcement

31-21-6-1Order for the return of a child made under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction 31-21-6-2Enforcement of a child custody determination made in another state; remedies 31-21-6-3Temporary orders 31-21-6-4Registry of child custody determinations made in another state; registering court duties; notice requirements 31-21-6-5Hearing to contest validity of a registered order 31-21-6-6Enforcement of registered child custody determinations 31-21-6-7Proceedings pending in another state 31-21-6-8Petition verification requirements 31-21-6-9Court duties after petition is filed 31-21-6-10Service of petition 31-21-6-11Orders concerning physical custody of a child 31-21-6-12Fees, costs, and expenses; request for assistance of law enforcement; additional relief; refusal to testify; spousal privilege 31-21-6-13Application for issuance of a warrant to take physical custody of a child 31-21-6-14Information on a warrant to take physical custody of a child 31-21-6-15Reasonable expenses awards 31-21-6-16Full faith and credit to out-of-state orders 31-21-6-17Appeals 31-21-6-18Proceeding to locate a child 31-21-6-19Law enforcement officer actions 31-21-6-20Assessment of costs