Indiana § 36-7-14-20 - Eminent domain; procedure; legislative body resolution
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§ 36-7-14-20. Eminent domain; procedure; legislative body resolution
Sec. 20. (a) If the legislative body of the unit that established the department of redevelopment considers it necessary to acquire real property in a redevelopment project area by the exercise of the power of eminent domain, the legislative body shall adopt a resolution setting out its determination to exercise that power and directing its attorney to file a petition in the name of the unit on behalf of the department of redevelopment, in the circuit or superior court of the county in which the property is situated.
(b) Eminent domain proceedings under this section are governed by IC 32-24 and other applicable statutory provisions for the exercise of the power of eminent domain. Property already devoted to a public use may be acquired under this section, but property belonging to the state or any political subdivision may not be acquired without its consent.
(c) The court having jurisdiction shall direct the clerk of the circuit court to execute a deed conveying the title of real property acquired under this section to the unit for the use and benefit of its department of redevelopment.
[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-7-17; 18-7-7.1-17.]
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.33. Amended by P.L.2-2002, SEC.110; P.L.185-2005, SEC.16; P.L.146-2008, SEC.730; P.L.149-2014, SEC.11.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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