Indiana § 32-31-6-6 - Emergency order
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 32-31-6-6 — Emergency order, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-31-6-6. Emergency order
Sec. 6. (a) At the emergency hearing, if the court finds:
(1) by a preponderance of the evidence that the landlord has violated or threatened to violate IC 32-31-5-6; and
(2) that the tenant will suffer immediate and serious injury, loss, or damage;
the court shall issue an emergency order under subsection (b).
(b) If the court makes a finding under subsection (a), the court shall order the landlord to do either or both of the following:
(1) Return possession of the dwelling unit to the tenant if the tenant has been deprived of possession of the dwelling unit.
(2) Refrain from violating IC 32-31-5-6.
(c) The court may make other orders that the court considers just under the circumstances, including setting a subsequent hearing at the request of a party to adjudicate related claims between the parties.
[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-9-6.]
As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.157-2025, SEC.2.
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 32-31-6-6
What does Indiana Code § 32-31-6-6 cover?
Section 32-31-6-6 ("Emergency order") 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 § 32-31-6-6?
A common citation format is "Indiana Code § 32-31-6-6" (Indiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Indiana law?
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How does Indiana § 32-31-6-6 apply to my situation?
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