Indiana § 34-28-6-7 - Procedure; requisites; failure to appear; forfeiture

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§ 34-28-6-7. Procedure; requisites; failure to appear; forfeiture

Sec. 7. A nonresident person who requests to deposit a security in the amount of the fine or judgment and costs shall, in the presence of the officer, place the amount of the fine or judgment and costs and one (1) signed copy of the security deposit agreement into a stamped, addressed envelope, which the court having jurisdiction shall supply to the officer for the person. The person shall then be released and given a copy of the security deposit agreement. The officer shall mail or deliver the stamped, self-addressed envelope to the court having jurisdiction. If the person does not appear in court or is not represented in court at the time and date specified on the receipt, the court shall:

(1) enter a guilty finding or judgment against the person; and

(2) use the security deposit to satisfy the amount of the fine or judgment and costs prescribed for the violation.

[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-32.5-7.]

As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.24.

IC 34-28-7Chapter 7. Possession of Firearms and Ammunition in Locked Vehicles

34-28-7-1Application 34-28-7-2Regulation of employees' firearms and ammunition by employers 34-28-7-3Civil actions 34-28-7-4Other rights and remedies 34-28-7-5Jurisdiction over action against employer

Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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