Indiana § 31-21-6-20 - Assessment of costs
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 31-21-6-20 — Assessment of costs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-21-6-20. Assessment of costs
Sec. 20. If the respondent is not the prevailing party, the court may assess against the respondent the direct expenses and costs incurred by the prosecuting attorney or other appropriate public official and law enforcement officers under section 18 or 19 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.138-2007, SEC.45.
IC 31-21-7Chapter 7. Miscellaneous Provisions
31-21-7-1Uniformity of the law 31-21-7-2Invalidity of provisions 31-21-7-3Request for relief prior to July 1, 2007
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 31-21-6-20
What does Indiana Code § 31-21-6-20 cover?
Section 31-21-6-20 ("Assessment of costs") 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.
How do I cite Indiana § 31-21-6-20?
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