Second Regular Session 112th General Assembly (2002)


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HOUSE ENROLLED ACT No. 1232




     AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning civil procedure.

    Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana:

    SECTION 1. IC 5-2-5-1, AS AMENDED BY P.L.238-2001, SECTION 1, AS AMENDED BY P.L.272-2001, SECTION 1, AND AS AMENDED BY P.L.280-2001, SECTION 1, IS AMENDED AND CORRECTED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 1. The following definitions apply throughout this chapter:
        (1) "Limited criminal history" means information with respect to any arrest indictment, information, or other formal criminal charge, which must include a disposition. However, information about any arrest indictment, information, or other formal criminal charge which occurred less than one (1) year before the date of a request shall be considered a limited criminal history even if no disposition has been entered.
        (2) "Bias crime" means an offense in which the person who committed the offense knowingly or intentionally:
            (A) selected the person who was injured; or
            (B) damaged or otherwise affected property;
        by the offense because of the color, creed, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sexual orientation of the injured person or of the owner or occupant of the affected property or because the injured person or owner or occupant of the affected property was associated with any other recognizable group or affiliation.
        (3) "Care" means the provision of care, treatment, education,

training, instruction, supervision, or recreation to children less than eighteen (18) years of age.
        (4) "Council" means the security and privacy council created under section 11 of this chapter.
        (4) (5) "Criminal history data" means information collected by criminal justice agencies, the United States Department of Justice for the department's information system, or individuals. The term consists of the following:
            (A) Identifiable descriptions and notations of arrests, indictments, informations, or other formal criminal charges.
            (B) Information regarding an a sex and violent offender (as defined in IC 5-2-12-4) obtained through sex and violent offender registration under IC 5-2-12.
            (C) Any disposition, including sentencing, and correctional system intake, transfer, and release.
        (6) "Certificated employee" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-7.5-1-2.
        (5) (7) "Criminal justice agency" means any agency or department of any level of government whose principal function is the apprehension, prosecution, adjudication, incarceration, probation, rehabilitation, or representation of criminal offenders, the location of parents with child support obligations under 42 U.S.C. 653, the licensing and regulating of riverboat gambling operations, or the licensing and regulating of pari-mutuel horse racing operations. The term includes the Medicaid fraud control unit for the purpose of investigating offenses involving Medicaid. The term includes a nongovernmental entity that performs as its principal function the:
            (A) apprehension, prosecution, adjudication, incarceration, or rehabilitation of criminal offenders;
            (B) location of parents with child support obligations under 42 U.S.C. 653;
            (C) licensing and regulating of riverboat gambling operations; or
            (D) licensing and regulating of pari-mutuel horse racing operations;
        under a contract with an agency or department of any level of government.
        (6) (8) "Department" means the state police department.
        (7) (9) "Disposition" means information disclosing that criminal proceedings have been concluded or indefinitely postponed.
        (8) "Foreign protection order" has the meaning set forth in

IC 34-6-2-48.5.
        (9) "Indiana order" has the meaning set forth in IC 5-2-9-2.1.

        (8) (10) "Inspection" means visual perusal and includes the right to make memoranda abstracts of the information.
        (9) (11) "Institute" means the Indiana criminal justice institute established under IC 5-2-6.
        (10) (12) "Law enforcement agency" means an agency or a department of any level of government whose principal function is the apprehension of criminal offenders.
        (13) "National criminal history background check" means the criminal history record system maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation based on fingerprint identification or any other method of positive identification.
        (14) "No contact order" means an order that prohibits a person from having direct or indirect contact with another person and that is issued under:
            (A) IC 31-32-13;
            (B) IC 31-34-17;
            (C) IC 31-34-20;
            (D) IC 31-37-16;
            (E) IC 31-37-19-1;
            (F) IC 31-37-19-6;
            (G) IC 33-14-1-7;
            (H) IC 35-33-8-3.2; or
            (I) IC 35-38-2-2.3.

        (14) (15) "Noncertificated employee" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-7.5-1-2.
        (11) (15) (16) "Protective order" has the meaning set forth in IC 5-2-9-2.1. The term includes a foreign protection order (as defined in IC 34-6-2-48.5).
        (16) (17) "Qualified entity" means a business or an organization, whether public, private, for-profit, nonprofit, or voluntary, that provides care or care placement services, including a business or an organization that licenses or certifies others to provide care or care placement services.
        (12) (13) (17) (18) "Release" means the furnishing of a copy or an edited copy of criminal history data.
        (13) (14) (18) (19) "Reportable offenses" means all felonies and those Class A misdemeanors which the superintendent may designate.
        (14) (15) (19) (20) "Request" means the asking for release or inspection of a limited criminal history by noncriminal justice

organizations or individuals in a manner which:
            (A) reasonably ensures the identification of the subject of the inquiry; and
            (B) contains a statement of the purpose for which the information is requested.
        (20) (21) "School corporation" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-10.1-1-1.
        (21) (22) "Special education cooperative" has the meaning set forth in IC 20-1-6-20.
        (15) (16) (22) (23) "Unidentified person" means a deceased or mentally incapacitated person whose identity is unknown.
         (24) "Workplace violence restraining order" means an order issued under IC 34-26-6.
    SECTION 2. IC 5-2-5-12, AS AMENDED BY P.L.280-2001, SECTION 2, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 12. (a) On a daily basis, all law enforcement agencies shall enter into the Indiana data and communication system (IDACS) computer the following:
        (1) All information concerning stolen or recovered property, including:
            (A) motor vehicles;
            (B) firearms;
            (C) securities;
            (D) boats;
            (E) license plates; and
            (F) other stolen or recovered property.
        (2) All information concerning fugitives charged with a crime, including information concerning extradition.
        (3) All information concerning runaways, missing and unidentified persons, and missing children (as defined in IC 10-1-7-2), including information concerning the release of such persons to the custody of a parent or guardian.
        (4) Information contained in an Indiana a protective order, including any modifications or extensions issued by a court and filed with a law enforcement agency as required in IC 5-2-9-6(f).
        (5) Information contained in a foreign protection order, including any modifications or extensions issued by a tribunal and filed with a law enforcement agency as required in IC 5-2-9-6.3.
    (b) On a daily basis, all law enforcement agencies shall:
        (1) enter all information concerning missing children (as defined in IC 10-1-7-2) into the National Crime Information Center's Missing Person File;


        (2) enter into the National Crime Information Center's Wanted Person File all information concerning warrants issued for a person who allegedly abducted or unlawfully retained a missing child; and
        (3) enter all information concerning unidentified persons into the National Crime Information Center's Unidentified Person File; and
        (4) enter all information concerning a protective order, a workplace violence restraining order, and a no contact order involving intimate partners into the National Crime Information Center's (NCIC) Protection Order File if the order qualifies under NCIC rules.

    (c) If an Indiana a protective order, or a foreign protection no contact order, or a workplace violence restraining order is removed from a depository established under IC 5-2-9, the law enforcement agency responsible for the depository shall delete the information entered under subsection (a)(4) or (a)(5) from the Indiana data and communication system (IDACS) computer.
    SECTION 3. IC 5-2-9-2.1, AS AMENDED BY P.L.1-2001, SECTION 2, AND AS AMENDED BY P.L.280-2001, SECTION 6, IS AMENDED AND CORRECTED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 2.1. (a) As used in this chapter, "Indiana "protective order" means:
        (1) a protective order issued under
            (A) IC 34-26-5 (or, if the order involved a family or household member, IC 34-26-2-12(1)(A), or IC 34-26-2-12(1)(B), IC 34-26-2-12(1)(C), IC 34-4-5.1-5(a)(1)(A), IC 34-4-5.1-5(a)(1)(B), or IC 34-4-5.1-5(a)(1)(C) before its their repeal);
            (B) IC 34-26-2-12(1)(B) (or IC 34-4-5.1-5(a)(1)(B) before its repeal); or
            (C) IC 34-26-2-12(1)(C) (or IC 34-4-5.1-5(a)(1)(C) before its repeal);
        that orders the respondent to refrain from abusing, harassing, or disturbing the peace of the petitioner;
        (2) an emergency ex parte protective order issued under IC 34-26-5 (or, if the order involved a family or household member, an emergency protective order issued under IC 34-26-2-6(1), IC 34-26-2-6(2), or IC 34-26-2-6(3) or IC 34-4-5.1-2.3(a)(1)(A), IC 34-4-5.1-2.3(a)(1)(B), or IC 34-4-5.1-2.3(a)(1)(C) before their repeal); that orders the respondent to refrain from abusing, harassing, or disturbing the

peace of the petitioner;
        (3) a temporary restraining protective order issued under IC 31-15-4-3(2) or IC 31-15-4-3(3) IC 31-16-4-2-(a)(2), or IC 31-16-4-2(a)(3) IC 31-15-4-1 (or IC 31-1-11.5-7(b)(2), or IC 31-1-11.5-7(b)(3), IC 31-16-4-2(a)(2), or IC 31-16-4-2(a)(3) before their repeal); that orders the respondent to refrain from abusing, harassing, or disturbing the peace of the petitioner;
        (4) a dispositional decree containing a no contact order issued under IC 31-34-20-1, IC 31-37-19-1, or IC 31-37-19-5 IC 31-37-19-6 (or IC 31-6-4-15.4 or IC 31-6-4-15.9 before their repeal) or an order containing a no contact order issued under IC 31-32-13 (or IC 31-6-7-14 before its repeal); that orders a person to refrain from direct or indirect contact with a child in need of services or a delinquent child;
        (5) an a no contact order issued as a condition of pretrial release, including release on bail or personal recognizance, or pretrial diversion; that orders a person to refrain from any direct or indirect contact with another person;
        (6) an a no contact order issued as a condition of probation; that orders a person to refrain from any direct or indirect contact with another person;
        (7) a protective order issued under IC 31-15-5 or IC 31-16-5 IC 31-15-5-1 (or IC 31-1-11.5-8.2 or IC 31-16-5 before its their repeal); that orders the respondent to refrain from abusing, harassing, or disturbing the peace of the petitioner;
        (8) a protective order issued under IC 31-14-16 IC 31-14-16-1 in a paternity action; that orders the respondent to refrain from having direct or indirect contact with another person; or
        (9) a protective no contact order issued under IC 31-34-17 IC 31-34-25 in a child in need of services proceeding or under IC 31-37-16 IC 31-37-25 in a juvenile delinquency proceeding; that orders the respondent to refrain from having direct or indirect contact with a child; or
        (10) an order issued by a court in Indiana under IC 34-26-2.5-4 to enforce a foreign protection order. a workplace violence restraining order issued under IC 34-26-6.
    (b) Whenever an Indiana a protective order, no contact order, or workplace violence restraining order is issued by an Indiana court, the Indiana court must caption the order must be captioned in a manner that indicates the type of order issued and the section of the Indiana Code that authorizes the protective order, no contact order, or workplace violence restraining order. The Indiana court shall also

place on the order the court's hours of operation and telephone number with area code.
    SECTION 4. IC 5-2-9-5, AS AMENDED BY P.L.280-2001, SECTION 7, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 5. A depository is established in the office of each sheriff and law enforcement agency in Indiana for the purpose of collecting, maintaining, and retaining the following:
        (1) Indiana Protective orders.
        (2) Foreign protection No contact orders.
         (3) Workplace violence restraining orders.
    SECTION 5. IC 5-2-9-6, AS AMENDED BY P.L.280-2001, SECTION 8, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 6. (a) The clerk of a court that issues an Indiana a protective order, no contact order, or workplace violence restraining order shall provide a copy of the Indiana order to the following:
        (1) Each party.
        (2) A law enforcement agency of the municipality in which the person protected by the Indiana protective order, no contact order, or workplace violence restraining order resides.
        (3) If the person protected by the Indiana protective order, no contact order, or workplace violence restraining order does not reside in a municipality, the sheriff of the county in which the protected person resides.
    (b) The clerk of a court that issues an Indiana a protective order, no contact order, or workplace violence restraining order or the clerk of a court in which a petition is filed shall:
        (1) maintain a confidential file to secure any confidential information about a protected person designated on a uniform statewide form prescribed by the division of state court administration; and
        (2) provide a copy of the confidential form that accompanies the Indiana protective order, no contact order, or workplace violence restraining order to the following:
            (A) The sheriff of the county in which the Indiana protective order, no contact order, or workplace violence restraining order was issued.
            (B) The law enforcement agency of the municipality, if any, in which the protected person resides.
            (C) Any other sheriff or law enforcement agency designated in the Indiana protective order, no contact order, or workplace violence restraining order that has jurisdiction

over the area in which a protected person may be located or protected.
    (c) A sheriff or law enforcement agency that receives an Indiana a protective order, no contact order, or workplace violence restraining order under subsection (a) and a confidential form under subsection (b) shall:
        (1) maintain a copy of the Indiana protective order, no contact order, or workplace violence restraining order in the depository established under this chapter;
        (2) enter:
            (A) the date and time the sheriff or law enforcement agency receives the Indiana protective order, no contact order, or workplace violence restraining order;
            (B) the location of the person who is subject to the Indiana protective order, no contact order, or workplace violence restraining order, if reasonably ascertainable from the information received;
            (C) the name and identification number of the officer who serves the Indiana protective order, no contact order, or workplace violence restraining order;
            (D) the manner in which the Indiana protective order, no contact order, or workplace violence restraining order is served;
            (E) the name of the petitioner and any other protected parties;
            (F) the name, Social Security number, date of birth, and physical description of each the person who is the subject of the Indiana protective order, no contact order, or workplace violence restraining order, if reasonably ascertainable from the information received;
            (G) the date the Indiana protective order, no contact order, or workplace violence restraining order expires;
            (H) a caution indicator stating whether a person who is the subject of the Indiana protective order, no contact order, or workplace violence restraining order is believed to be armed and dangerous, if reasonably ascertainable from the information received; and
            (I) if furnished, a Brady record indicator stating whether a person who is the subject of the Indiana protective order, no contact order, or workplace violence restraining order is prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm or ammunition under federal law, if reasonably ascertainable from the information received;


        on the copy of the Indiana protective order, no contact order, or workplace violence restraining order or the confidential form; and
        (3) establish a confidential file in which a confidential form that contains information concerning a protected person is kept.
    (d) An Indiana A protective order, no contact order, or workplace violence restraining order may be removed from the depository established under this chapter only if the sheriff or law enforcement agency that administers the depository receives:
        (1) a notice of termination on a form prescribed or approved by the division of state court administration;
        (2) an order of the court; or
        (3) a notice of termination and an order of the court.
    (e) If an Indiana a protective order, no contact order, or workplace violence restraining order in a depository established under this chapter is terminated, the person who obtained the protective order must file a notice of termination on a form prescribed or approved by the division of state court administration with the clerk of the court. The clerk of the court shall provide a copy of the notice of termination of an Indiana a protective order, no contact order, or workplace violence restraining order to each of the depositories to which the Indiana protective order, no contact order, or workplace violence restraining order and a confidential form were sent. The clerk of the court shall maintain the notice of termination in the court's file.
    (f) If an Indiana a protective order, no contact order, or workplace violence restraining order or form in a depository established under this chapter is extended or modified, the person who obtained the extension or modification must file a notice of extension or modification on a form prescribed or approved by the division of state court administration with the clerk of the court. The clerk of the court shall provide a copy of the notice of extension or modification of an Indiana a protective order, no contact order, or workplace violence restraining order to each of the depositories to which the Indiana order and a confidential form were sent. The clerk of the court shall maintain the notice of extension or modification of an Indiana a protective order, no contact order, or workplace violence restraining order in the court's file.
    (g) The clerk of a court that issued an order terminating an Indiana a protective order, no contact order, or workplace violence restraining order that is an emergency protective ex parte order shall provide a copy of the Indiana order to the following:
        (1) Each party.
        (2) The law enforcement agency provided with a copy of the Indiana a protective order, no contact order, or workplace violence restraining order under subsection (a).
    SECTION 6. IC 5-2-9-7, AS AMENDED BY P.L.280-2001, SECTION 10, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 7. (a) Any information:
        (1) in a uniform statewide confidential form or any part of a confidential form prescribed by the division of state court administration that must be filed with an Indiana order or a foreign protection a protective order, no contact order, or workplace violence restraining order; or
        (2) otherwise acquired concerning a protected person;
is confidential and may not be divulged to any respondent or defendant.
    (b) Information described in subsection (a) may only be used by:
        (1) a court;
        (2) a sheriff;
        (3) another law enforcement agency;
        (4) a prosecuting attorney; or
        (5) a court clerk;
to comply with a law concerning the distribution of the information.
    SECTION 7. IC 5-2-9-8, AS AMENDED BY P.L.280-2001, SECTION 11, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 8. A law enforcement agency that receives a copy of an Indiana order or a foreign protection a protective order, no contact order, or workplace violence restraining order shall enter the information received into the Indiana data and communication system (IDACS) computer under IC 5-2-5-12 upon receiving a copy of the order.
    SECTION 8. IC 5-26.5-1-6, AS ADDED BY P.L.273-2001, SECTION 3, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 6. "Program participant" refers to an individual certified as a program participant under IC 5-26.5-2-3. A program participant must be domiciled in Indiana.
    SECTION 9. IC 5-26.5-1-8 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 8. For purposes of IC 5-26.5-2-2, "sexual assault" has the meaning set forth in IC 33-19-4.5-7.
    SECTION 10. IC 5-26.5-1-9 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 9. For purposes of IC 5-26.5-2-2, "stalking" has the meaning set forth in IC 33-19-4.5-8.
    SECTION 11. IC 5-26.5-2-1, AS ADDED BY P.L.273-2001, SECTION 3, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 1. The following individuals may apply to the office of the attorney general to have an address designated by the office of the attorney general serve as the individual's address or as the address of a minor or an incapacitated individual:
        (1) An individual who is at least eighteen (18) years of age.
        (2) A parent or guardian acting on behalf of a minor.
        (3) A guardian acting on behalf of an incapacitated individual.
        (4) An emancipated minor.
    SECTION 12. IC 5-26.5-2-2, AS ADDED BY P.L.273-2001, SECTION 3, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 2. The office of the attorney general shall approve an application filed in the manner and on a form prescribed by the office of the attorney general if the application contains the following:
        (1) A sworn statement by the applicant that the applicant has good reason to believe that:
            (A) the applicant, or the minor or incapacitated individual on whose behalf the application is made, is a victim of:
                 (i) domestic violence;
                 (ii) sexual assault; or
                (iii) stalking;
and
            (B) the applicant fears for:
                (i) the applicant's safety; or
                (ii) the safety of a minor or an incapacitated individual on whose behalf the application is made.
        (2) A copy of a valid protective order issued on behalf of the applicant or the minor or incapacitated individual on whose behalf the application is made.
        (3) A designation of the office of the attorney general as an agent of the applicant for the purpose of:
            (A) service of process; and
            (B) receipt of mail.
        (4) The:
            (A) mailing address; and
            (B) telephone number;
        where the applicant may be contacted by the office of the attorney general.
        (5) The new address that the applicant requests not be disclosed because disclosure may increase the risk of domestic violence.
        (6) The signature of the applicant and of any representative of an agency designated under IC 5-26.5-3-4 that assisted in the

preparation of the application.
        (7) The date the applicant signed the application.
    SECTION 13. IC 5-26.5-2-6, AS ADDED BY P.L.273-2001, SECTION 3, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 6. (a) Certification as a program participant expires on the earlier of:
        (1) two (2) years after the date on which the office of the attorney general certifies or renews the certification of the applicant as a program participant. or
        (2) the date on which the protective order that is the basis for the certification is withdrawn revoked or otherwise invalidated.
The modification of a protective order is not an invalidation for purposes of subdivision (2).
    (b) A program participant whose certification expires under subsection (a)(1) may apply to renew the certification under section 7 of this chapter.
    (c) A program participant whose certification expires under subsection (a)(2) may apply to renew the certification under section 8 of this chapter. The program participant shall notify the office of the attorney general when the protective order is withdrawn, revoked, or otherwise invalidated.
    SECTION 14. IC 5-26.5-2-7, AS ADDED BY P.L.273-2001, SECTION 3, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 7. (a) This section applies to a program participant whose certification expired under section 6(a)(1) 6 of this chapter.
    (b) The office of the attorney general shall notify the program participant of the expiration date at least thirty (30) days before the expiration date.
    (c) The office of the attorney general shall approve an application for renewal of certification filed in the manner and on a form prescribed by the office of the attorney general if the application contains the requirements set forth in section 2 of this chapter. However, a program participant who applies for renewal of certification under this section does not have to provide a copy of a valid protective order. except as provided in section 9 of this chapter.
    SECTION 15. IC 5-26.5-2-10, AS ADDED BY P.L.273-2001, SECTION 3, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 10. A person who knowingly or intentionally:
        (1) falsely attests in an application made under this chapter that disclosure of the applicant's address would endanger:
            (A) the applicant's safety; or
            (B) the safety of a minor or an incapacitated individual upon

whose behalf the application is made; or
        (2) provides false or incorrect information upon making an application under this chapter;
commits perjury. This section applies to an application for certification under section 2 of this chapter and to an application for renewal of certification under section 7 or 8 of this chapter.
    SECTION 16. IC 5-26.5-2-11 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 11. A program participant who obtains a change of name under IC 34-28-2 shall provide a copy of the decree of the court changing the program participant's name to the office of the attorney general not more than thirty (30) days after the court enters the decree.
    SECTION 17. IC 5-26.5-3-2, AS ADDED BY P.L.273-2001, SECTION 3, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 2. The office of the attorney general may not disclose for public inspection or copying the name, address, telephone number, or any other identifying information relating to a program participant that is declared confidential under IC 5-26.5-2-3(b), as contained in a record created under this chapter, except as follows:
        (1) When requested by a law enforcement agency, to the law enforcement agency.
        (2) When directed by a court order, to a person identified in the order.
        (3) When certification of a program participant is revoked.
    SECTION 18. IC 5-26.5-3-7 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 7. The office of the attorney general and an agent or employee of the office of the attorney general are immune from civil liability for damages for conduct within the scope and arising out of the performance of the duties imposed under this article.
    SECTION 19. IC 5-26.5-4-5, AS ADDED BY P.L.273-2001, SECTION 3, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 5. Unless the program participant's certification has been renewed under IC 5-26.5-2-7, or IC 5-26.5-2-8, the office of the attorney general shall revoke the certification of a program participant if the attorney general determines that the protective order on which the certification is based has been terminated or otherwise invalidated.
    SECTION 20. IC 31-9-2-29.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 29.5. "Crime involving domestic

or family violence" means a crime that occurs when a family or household member commits, attempts to commit, or conspires to commit any of the following against another family or household member:
        (1) A homicide offense under IC 35-42-1.
        (2) A battery offense under IC 35-42-2.
        (3) Kidnapping or confinement under IC 35-42-3.
        (4) A sex offense under IC 35-42-4.
        (5) Robbery under IC 35-42-5.
        (6) Arson or mischief under IC 35-43-1.
        (7) Burglary or trespass under IC 35-43-2.
        (8) Disorderly conduct under IC 35-45-1.
        (9) Intimidation or harassment under IC 35-45-2.
        (10) Voyeurism under IC 35-45-4.
        (11) Stalking under IC 35-45-10.
        (12) An offense against the family under IC 35-46-1-2 through IC 35-46-1-8, IC 35-46-1-12, or IC 35-46-1-15.1.

    SECTION 21. IC 31-9-2-42 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 42. "Domestic or family violence" for purposes of IC 31-14-13-2, IC 31-15, IC 31-16, and IC 31-17, includes conduct found by a court to be physical or sexual abuse against a party or child of a party, including conduct that is an element of an offense under IC 35-42, regardless of whether the conduct results in a criminal prosecution or occurs in the presence of a child of the parties. The term does not include:
        (1) negligence or defamation by one (1) parent against the other parent or the child; or
        (2) reasonable acts of self defense used to protect a parent or child from the conduct of the other parent.
means, except for an act of self defense, the occurrence of one (1) or more of the following acts committed by a family or household member:
        (1) Attempting to cause, threatening to cause, or causing physical harm to another family or household member without legal justification.
        (2) Placing a family or household member in fear of physical harm without legal justification.
        (3) Causing a family or household member to involuntarily engage in sexual activity by force, threat of force, or duress.
For purposes of IC 34-26-5, domestic and family violence also includes stalking (as defined in IC 35-45-10-1) or a sex offense under IC 35-42-4.


    SECTION 22. IC 31-9-2-44.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 44.5. "Family or household member" means:
        (1) a person who is a current or former spouse;
        (2) a person who is dating or has dated;
        (3) a person who is engaged or was engaged in a sexual relationship;
        (4) a person who is related by blood or adoption;
        (5) a person who is related or was related by marriage;
        (6) a person who has an established legal relationship or previously established a legal relationship:
            (A) as a guardian;
            (B) as a ward;
            (C) as a custodian;
            (D) as a foster parent; or
            (E) in a capacity similar to those listed in clauses (A) through (D);
        (7) a person who has a child in common; and
        (8) a minor child of a person in a relationship described in subdivisions (1) through (7).
    SECTION 23. IC 31-9-2-89 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 89. (a) "Person", for purposes of the juvenile law, means:
        (1) a human being;
        (2) a corporation;
        (3) a limited liability company;
        (4) a partnership;
        (5) an unincorporated association; or
        (6) a governmental entity.
     (b) "Person", for purposes of section 44.5 of this chapter, means an adult or a minor.
    SECTION 24. IC 31-14-13-2, AS AMENDED BY P.L.96-1999, SECTION 2, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 2. The court shall determine custody in accordance with the best interests of the child. In determining the child's best interests, there is not a presumption favoring either parent. The court shall consider all relevant factors, including the following:
        (1) The age and sex of the child.
        (2) The wishes of the child's parents.
        (3) The wishes of the child, with more consideration given to the child's wishes if the child is at least fourteen (14) years of age.
        (4) The interaction and interrelationship of the child with:
            (A) the child's parents;
            (B) the child's siblings; and
            (C) any other person who may significantly affect the child's best interest.
        (5) The child's adjustment to home, school, and community.
        (6) The mental and physical health of all individuals involved.
        (7) Evidence of a pattern of domestic or family violence by either parent.
        (8) Evidence that the child has been cared for by a de facto custodian, and if the evidence is sufficient, the court shall consider the factors described in section 2.5(b) of this chapter.
    SECTION 25. IC 31-14-14-5, AS ADDED BY P.L.243-1999, SECTION 1, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 5. (a) This section applies if a court finds that a noncustodial parent has been convicted of a domestic battery under IC 35-42-2-1.3 crime involving domestic or family violence that was witnessed or heard by the noncustodial parent's child.
    (b) There is created a rebuttable presumption that the court shall order that the noncustodial parent's visitation with the child must be supervised:
        (1) for at least one (1) year and not more than two (2) years immediately following the domestic battery conviction; crime involving domestic or family violence; or
        (2) until the child becomes emancipated;
whichever occurs first.
    SECTION 26. IC 31-14-16-1 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 1. A parent may request a court to issue a protective order against the other parent to prevent domestic or family violence at any time after a final decree of paternity is issued under this article (or IC 31-6-6.1 before its repeal) if the parties have an unemancipated child. The parent must file an independent written verified motion that establishes the factual basis or relief sought in the protective order. a petition under IC 34-26-5 in a pending case, and the court may not require the moving party to give security. If the petitioner requests an ex parte protective order, the court shall immediately:
        (1) review the request; and
        (2) if required, set a hearing;
under IC 34-26-5. The procedure and law for a proceeding under this section are controlled by IC 34-26-5.

    SECTION 27. IC 31-15-4-1 IS AMENDED TO READ AS

FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 1. (a) In an action for dissolution of marriage under IC 31-15-2 or legal separation under IC 31-15-3, either party may file a motion for any of the following:
        (1) Temporary maintenance.
        (2) Temporary support or custody of a child of the marriage entitled to support.
        (3) Possession of property.
        (4) Counseling.
         (5) A protective order under IC 34-26-5.
    (b) If a party desires a protective order under subsection (a)(5), the party must file a petition under IC 34-26-5 in a pending case, and the court may not require the moving party to give security. If the petitioner requests an ex parte protective order, the court shall immediately:
        (1) review the request; and
        (2) if required, set a hearing;
under IC 34-26-5. The procedure and law for a proceeding under this subsection are controlled by IC 34-26-5.

    SECTION 28. IC 31-15-4-2 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 2. Except for a protective order under section 1 of this chapter, the motion must be accompanied by an affidavit setting forth the following:
        (1) The factual basis for the motion.
        (2) The amounts requested or other relief sought.
    SECTION 29. IC 31-15-4-3 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 3. As a part of a motion for temporary maintenance, for support or custody of a child, or for possession of property under section 1 of this chapter or by independent motion accompanied by affidavit, either party may request the court to issue a temporary restraining order:
        (1) restraining any person from transferring, encumbering, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; or
        (2) enjoining any party from abusing, harassing, or disturbing the peace of the other party;
        (3) excluding either party from:
            (A) the family dwelling;
            (B) the dwelling of the other; or
            (C) any other place;
        upon a showing that harm would otherwise result; or
        (4) (2) granting temporary possession of property to either party.
    SECTION 30. IC 31-15-4-10 IS AMENDED TO READ AS

FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 10. The court may not require joint counseling of the parties under section 9 of this chapter:
        (1) without the consent of both parties; or
        (2) if there is evidence that the other party has demonstrated a pattern of domestic or family violence against
            (A) the party; or
            (B) a child of a party. a family or household member.
    SECTION 31. IC 31-15-5-1 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 1. (a) A party who obtains a temporary restraining order under IC 31-15-4-3(2) or IC 31-15-4-3(3) (or IC 31-1-11.5-7(b)(2) or IC 31-1-11.5-7(b)(3) before the repeal of IC 31-1-11.5-7) in a dissolution of marriage or legal separation action may request the court to issue a protective order for the same purposes set forth in the temporary restraining order:
        (1) at the final hearing of the dissolution of marriage or legal separation action; or
        (2) in the summary dissolution of marriage decree under IC 31-15-2-13.
    (b) A party may request the issuance of a protective order under this section:
        (1) at the final hearing of the dissolution of marriage or legal separation action;
        (2) in the summary dissolution of marriage decree; or
        (3) not later than sixty (60) days after the issuance of the final dissolution of marriage decree or legal separation decree.
Either party may request a protective order to prevent domestic or family violence at any time during the dissolution of marriage or legal separation action by filing a petition under IC 34-26-5 with the court in the pending case. The court may not require the moving party to give security. If the petitioner requests an ex parte protective order, the court shall immediately:
        (1) review the request; and
        (2) if required, set a hearing;
under IC 34-26-5. The procedure and law for a proceeding under this section are controlled by IC 34-26-5.

    SECTION 32. IC 31-17-2-8, AS AMENDED BY P.L.96-1999, SECTION 7, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 8. The court shall determine custody and enter a custody order in accordance with the best interests of the child. In determining the best interests of the child, there is no presumption favoring either parent. The court shall consider all relevant factors, including the following:


        (1) The age and sex of the child.
        (2) The wishes of the child's parent or parents.
        (3) The wishes of the child, with more consideration given to the child's wishes if the child is at least fourteen (14) years of age.
        (4) The interaction and interrelationship of the child with:
            (A) the child's parent or parents;
            (B) the child's sibling; and
            (C) any other person who may significantly affect the child's best interests.
        (5) The child's adjustment to the child's:
            (A) home;
            (B) school; and
            (C) community.
        (6) The mental and physical health of all individuals involved.
        (7) Evidence of a pattern of domestic or family violence by either parent.
        (8) Evidence that the child has been cared for by a de facto custodian, and if the evidence is sufficient, the court shall consider the factors described in section 8.5(b) of this chapter.
    SECTION 33. IC 31-17-2-8.3 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 8.3. (a) This section applies if a court finds that a noncustodial parent has been convicted of a crime involving domestic or family violence that was witnessed or heard by the noncustodial parent's child.
    (b) There is created a rebuttable presumption that the court shall order that the noncustodial parent's visitation with the child must be supervised:
        (1) for at least one (1) year and not more than two (2) years immediately following the crime involving domestic or family violence; or
        (2) until the child becomes emancipated;
whichever occurs first.

    SECTION 34. IC 31-34-20-2 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 2. If a court enters a dispositional decree that includes a no contact order under section 1(7) of this chapter:
        (1) the clerk of the court that enters a dispositional decree that includes a no contact order under section 1(7) of this chapter shall comply with IC 5-2-9; and
        (2) the petitioner shall file a confidential form prescribed or approved by the division of state court administration with the

clerk.
    SECTION 35. IC 31-34-25 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW CHAPTER TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]:
     Chapter 25. No Contact Orders
    Sec. 1. Any of the following may sign and file a petition for the juvenile court to require a person to refrain from direct or indirect contact with a child:
        (1) The prosecuting attorney.
        (2) The attorney for the county office of family and children.
        (3) A probation officer.
        (4) A caseworker.
        (5) The department of correction.
        (6) The guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate.
    Sec. 2. A petition filed under section 1 of this chapter must be verified.
    Sec. 3. A petition seeking to restrain a person from contact must be entitled "In the Matter of a No Contact Order for ___________". The petition must allege the following:
        (1) That the respondent is likely to have direct or indirect contact with the child in the absence of an order under this chapter.
        (2) That the child has been adjudicated a child in need of services.
        (3) That the best interests of the child will be served if the person refrains from direct or indirect contact with the child.
    Sec. 4. (a) The court may hold a hearing on a petition concurrently with a dispositional hearing or with a hearing to modify a dispositional decree.
    (b) If the court finds that the allegations under section 3 of this chapter are true, the court shall enter a decree.
    Sec. 5. If a court enters a decree that requires a person to refrain from direct or indirect contact with a child, the clerk of the court shall comply with IC 5-2-9.

    SECTION 36. IC 31-37-19-2 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 2. If a court enters a dispositional decree that includes a no contact order under section 1(7) of this chapter:
        (1) the clerk of the court that enters a dispositional decree that includes a no contact order under section 1(7) of this chapter shall comply with IC 5-2-9; and


        (2) the petitioner shall file a confidential form prescribed or approved by the division of state court administration with the clerk.
    SECTION 37. IC 31-37-19-22 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 22. If a court issues a dispositional decree that includes a no contact order under section 6(b)(2)(G) of this chapter:
        (1) the clerk of the court shall comply with IC 5-2-9; and
        (2) the petitioner shall file a confidential form prescribed or approved by the division of state court administration with the clerk.
    SECTION 38. IC 31-37-25 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW CHAPTER TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]:
     Chapter 25. No Contact Orders
    Sec. 1. Any of the following may sign and file a petition for the juvenile court to require a person to refrain from direct or indirect contact with a child:
        (1) The prosecuting attorney.
        (2) The attorney for the county office of family and children.
        (3) A probation officer.
        (4) A caseworker.
        (5) The department of correction.
        (6) The guardian ad litem or court appointed special advocate.
    Sec. 2. A petition filed under section 1 of this chapter must be verified.
    Sec. 3. A petition seeking to restrain a person from contact must be entitled "In the Matter of a No Contact Order for ___________". The petition must allege the following:
        (1) That the respondent is likely to have direct or indirect contact with the child in the absence of an order under this chapter.
        (2) That the child has been adjudicated a delinquent child.
        (3) That the best interests of the child will be served if the person refrains from direct or indirect contact with the child.
    Sec. 4. (a) The court may hold a hearing on a petition concurrently with a dispositional hearing or with a hearing to modify a dispositional decree.
    (b) If the court finds that the allegations under section 3 of this chapter are true, the court shall enter a decree.
    Sec. 5. If a court enters a decree that requires a person to

refrain from direct or indirect contact with a child, the clerk of the court shall comply with IC 5-2-9.
    SECTION 39. IC 33-5-5.1-8, AS AMENDED BY P.L.196-1999, SECTION 10, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 8. (a) The court may appoint such number of probate commissioners, juvenile referees, bailiffs, court reporters, probation officers, and such other personnel, including but not limited to an administrative officer, as shall in the opinion of the court be necessary to facilitate and transact the business of the court. In addition to the personnel authorized under this subsection and IC 31-31-3, the judges of the Allen superior court-civil division may jointly appoint not more than four (4) full-time magistrates under IC 33-4-7 to serve the Allen superior court-civil division. The judges of the Allen superior court-civil division may jointly assign any such magistrates the duties and powers of a probate commissioner. In addition to the personnel authorized under this subsection and IC 31-31-3, the judge of the Allen superior court-criminal division may jointly appoint not more than three (3) full-time magistrates under IC 33-4-7 to serve the Allen superior court-criminal division. Any such magistrate serves at the pleasure of, and continues in office until jointly removed by, the judges of the division that appointed the magistrate. All appointments made under this subsection shall be made without regard to the political affiliation of the appointees. The salaries of the above personnel shall be fixed and paid as provided by law. If the salaries of any of the above personnel are not provided by law, the amount and time of payment of such salaries shall be fixed by the court, to be paid out of the county treasury by the county auditor, upon the order of the court, and be entered of record. The officers and persons so appointed shall perform such duties as are prescribed by the court. Any such administrative officer appointed by the court shall operate under the jurisdiction of the chief judge and shall serve at the pleasure of the chief judge. Any such probate commissioners, magistrates, juvenile referees, bailiffs, court reporters, probation officers, and other personnel appointed by the court shall serve at the pleasure of the court.
    (b) Any probate commissioner so appointed by the court may be vested by said court with all suitable powers for the handling and management of the probate and guardianship matters of the court, including the fixing of all bonds, the auditing of accounts of estates and guardianships and trusts, acceptance of reports, accounts, and settlements filed in said court, the appointment of personal representatives, guardians, and trustees, the probating of wills, the taking and hearing of evidence on or concerning such matters, or any

other probate, guardianship, or trust matters in litigation before such court, the enforcement of court rules and regulations, the making of reports to the court concerning his doings in the above premises, including the taking and hearing of evidence together with such commissioner's findings and conclusions regarding the same, all of such matters, nevertheless, to be under the final jurisdiction and decision of the judges of said court.
    (c) Any juvenile referee so appointed by the court may be vested by said court with all suitable powers for the handling and management of the juvenile matters of the court, including the fixing of bonds, the taking and hearing of evidence on or concerning any juvenile matters in litigation before the court, the enforcement of court rules and regulations, the making of reports to the court concerning his doings in the above premises, all of such matters, nevertheless, to be under final jurisdiction and decision of the judges of said court.
    (d) For any and all of the foregoing purposes, any probate commissioner and juvenile referee shall have the power to summon witnesses to testify before the said commissioner and juvenile referee, to administer oaths and take acknowledgments in connection with and in furtherance of said duties and powers.
    (e) The powers of a magistrate appointed under this section include the powers provided in IC 33-4-7 and the power to enter a final order or judgment in any proceeding involving matters specified in IC 33-5-2-4 (jurisdiction of small claims docket) or IC 34-26-2 IC 34-26-5 (protective orders to prevent abuse). domestic or family violence).
    SECTION 40. IC 33-5-40-73, AS ADDED BY P.L.196-1999, SECTION 54, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 73. (a) After August 31, 1999, the court may appoint two (2) full-time magistrates under IC 33-4-7 to serve the court using the selection method provided by IC 36-1-8-10(b)(1) or IC 36-1-8-10(b)(2). Not more than one (1) of the magistrates appointed under this section may be a member of the same political party.
    (b) A magistrate continues in office until removed by the judges of the court.
    (c) The powers of a magistrate appointed under this section include the powers provided in IC 33-4-7 and the power to enter a final order or judgment in any proceeding involving matters specified in IC 33-5-2-4 (jurisdiction of small claims docket) or IC 34-26-2 IC 34-26-5 (protective orders to prevent abuse). domestic or family violence).
    SECTION 41. IC 34-6-2-34.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA

CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 34.5. "Domestic or family violence" means, except for an act of self-defense, the occurrence of at least one (1) of the following acts committed by a family or household member:
        (1) Attempting to cause, threatening to cause, or causing physical harm to another family or household member.
        (2) Placing a family or household member in fear of physical harm.
        (3) Causing a family or household member to involuntarily engage in sexual activity by force, threat of force, or duress.
For purposes of IC 34-26-5, domestic and family violence also includes stalking (as defined in IC 35-45-10-1) or a sex offense under IC 35-42-4.

    SECTION 42. IC 34-6-2-44.8 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 44.8. "Family or household member" means:
        (1) a person who is a current or former spouse;
        (2) a person who is dating or has dated;
        (3) a person who is engaged or was engaged in a sexual relationship;
        (4) a person who is related by blood or adoption;
        (5) a person who is related or was related by marriage;
        (6) a person who has an established legal relationship or previously established a legal relationship:
            (A) as a guardian;
            (B) as a ward;
            (C) as a custodian;
            (D) as a foster parent; or
            (E) in a capacity similar to those listed in clauses (A) through (D);
        (7) a person who has a child in common; and
        (8) a minor child of a person in a relationship described in subdivisions (1) through (7).
    SECTION 43. IC 34-6-2-48.5, AS ADDED BY P.L.280-2001, SECTION 28, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 48.5. "Foreign protection order", for purposes of IC 34-26-2.5, IC 34-26-5-17, means a protection order issued by a tribunal of:
        (1) another state; or
        (2) an Indian tribe;


regardless of whether the protection order was issued in an independent proceeding or as part of another criminal or civil proceeding.
    SECTION 44. IC 34-6-2-49, AS AMENDED BY P.L.250-2001, SECTION 4, AND AS AMENDED BY P.L.280-2001, SECTION 29, IS AMENDED AND CORRECTED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 49. "Governmental entity", for purposes of section 91 of this chapter, IC 34-13-2, IC 34-13-3, and IC 34-13-4, and IC 34-26-2.5, means the state or a political subdivision of the state.
    SECTION 45. IC 34-6-2-66.7, AS ADDED BY P.L.280-2001, SECTION 31, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 66.7. "Indian tribe", for purposes of sections 48.5, 71.7, and 121.6 of this chapter and IC 34-26-2.5 IC 34-26-5-17, means an Indian:
        (1) tribe;
        (2) band;
        (3) pueblo;
        (4) nation; or
        (5) organized group or community, including an Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.);
that is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their special status as Indians.
    SECTION 46. IC 34-6-2-71.7, AS ADDED BY P.L.280-2001, SECTION 32, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 71.7. "Issuing state or Indian tribe", for purposes of IC 34-26-2.5, IC 34-26-5-17, means the state or Indian tribe whose tribunal issues a protection order.
    SECTION 47. IC 34-6-2-73.3, AS ADDED BY P.L.280-2001, SECTION 33, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 73.3. "Law enforcement officer", for purposes of IC 34-26-2.5, IC 34-26-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-41-1-17.
    SECTION 48. IC 34-6-2-103, AS AMENDED BY P.L.95-2001, SECTION 2, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 103. (a) "Person", for purposes of IC 34-14, has the meaning set forth in IC 34-14-1-13.
    (b) "Person", for purposes of IC 34-19-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-41-1.
    (c) "Person", for purposes of IC 34-24-4, means:
        (1) an individual;
        (2) a governmental entity;
        (3) a corporation;
        (4) a firm;
        (5) a trust;
        (6) a partnership; or
        (7) an incorporated or unincorporated association that exists under or is authorized by the laws of this state, another state, or a foreign country.
    (d) "Person", for purposes of IC 34-26-2, includes individuals at least eighteen (18) years of age and emancipated minors. section 44.8 of this chapter, means an adult or a minor.
    (e) "Person", for purposes of IC 34-26-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-41-1-22.
    (f) "Person", for purposes of IC 34-30-5, means any of the following:
        (1) An individual.
        (2) A corporation.
        (3) A partnership.
        (4) An unincorporated association.
        (5) The state (as defined in IC 34-6-2-140).
        (6) A political subdivision (as defined in IC 34-6-2-110).
        (7) Any other entity recognized by law.
    (g) "Person", for purposes of IC 34-30-6, means an individual, a corporation, a limited liability company, a partnership, an unincorporated association, or a governmental entity that:
        (1) has qualifications or experience in:
            (A) storing, transporting, or handling a hazardous substance or compressed gas;
            (B) fighting fires;
            (C) emergency rescue; or
            (D) first aid care; or
        (2) is otherwise qualified to provide assistance appropriate to remedy or contribute to the remedy of the emergency.
    (h) "Person", for purposes of IC 34-30-18, includes:
        (1) an individual;
        (2) an incorporated or unincorporated organization or association;
        (3) the state of Indiana;
        (4) a political subdivision (as defined in IC 36-1-2-13);
        (5) an agency of the state or a political subdivision; or
        (6) a group of such persons acting in concert.
    (i) "Person", for purposes of sections 42, 43, 69, and 95 of this chapter, means an individual, an incorporated or unincorporated

organization or association, or a group of such persons acting in concert.
    (j) "Person" for purposes of IC 34-30-10.5, means the following:
        (1) A political subdivision (as defined in IC 36-1-2-13).
        (2) A volunteer fire department (as defined in IC 36-8-12-2).
        (3) An employee of an entity described in subdivision (1) or (2) who acts within the scope of the employee's responsibilities.
        (4) A volunteer firefighter (as defined in IC 36-8-12-2) who is acting for a volunteer fire department.
    SECTION 49. IC 34-6-2-121.4, AS ADDED BY P.L.280-2001, SECTION 35, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 121.4. "Protected individual", for purposes of section 86.4 of this chapter and IC 34-26-2.5, means an individual protected by a protection order. person" means a petitioner or a family or household member of the petitioner who is protected by the terms of a civil protective order issued under IC 34-26-5.
    SECTION 50. IC 34-6-2-121.6, AS ADDED BY P.L.280-2001, SECTION 36, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 121.6. (a) "Protection order" or "order for protection", for purposes of sections 48.5, 121.4, and 130.7 of this chapter and IC 34-26-2.5, IC 34-26-5, means an injunction or other order issued by a tribunal of the issuing state or Indian tribe to prevent an individual from:
        (1) engaging in violent or threatening acts against;
        (2) engaging in harassment of;
        (3) engaging in contact or communication with; or
        (4) being in physical proximity to;
another person, including temporary and final orders issued by civil and criminal courts.
    (b) The term does not include a support or child custody order issued under the dissolution and child custody laws of a state or Indian tribe, except to the extent that the order qualifies as a protective protection order under subsection (a) and is entitled to full faith and credit under a federal law other than 18 U.S.C. 2265.
    (c) The term applies to an order regardless of whether the order is obtained by filing an independent action or as a pendente lite order in another proceeding if any civil order was issued in response to a complaint, petition, or motion filed by or on behalf of a person seeking protection.
    SECTION 51. IC 34-6-2-123, AS AMENDED BY P.L.280-2001, SECTION 37, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 123. "Public employee", for purposes of

IC 34-13-2, IC 34-13-3, and IC 34-13-4, and IC 34-26-2.5, has the meaning set forth in section 38 of this chapter.
    SECTION 52. IC 34-6-2-130.7, AS ADDED BY P.L.280-2001, SECTION 38, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 130.7. "Respondent", for purposes of section 86.4 of this chapter and IC 34-26-2.5, IC 34-26-5, means the individual against whom the enforcement of a protection order is sought.
    SECTION 53. IC 34-6-2-138, AS AMENDED BY P.L.280-2001, SECTION 39, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 138. "Sheriff",
        (1) for purposes of IC 34-26-2.5, refers to the county sheriff; and
        (2) for purposes of IC 34-47-4, means the sheriff of the county in which a court issues a writ of attachment under IC 34-47-4 (or IC 34-4-9 before its repeal).
    SECTION 54. IC 34-6-2-140, AS AMENDED BY P.L.280-2001, SECTION 40, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 140. "State":
        (1) for purposes of IC 34-13-3, means Indiana and its state agencies; and
        (2) for purposes of sections 48.5 and 71.7 of this chapter and IC 34-26-2.5, IC 34-26-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 1-1-4-5.
    SECTION 55. IC 34-6-2-144.2, AS ADDED BY P.L.280-2001, SECTION 41, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 144.2. "Tribunal", for purposes of sections 48.5 and 121.6 of this chapter and IC 34-26-2.5, IC 34-26-5, means a court, an agency, or other another entity authorized by law to issue or modify a protection order.
    SECTION 56. IC 34-26-5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW CHAPTER TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]:
     Chapter 5. Indiana Civil Protection Order Act
    Sec. 1. This chapter shall be construed to promote the:
        (1) protection and safety of all victims of domestic or family violence in a fair, prompt, and effective manner; and
        (2) prevention of future domestic and family violence.
    Sec. 2. (a) A person who is or has been a victim of domestic or family violence may file a petition for an order for protection against a:
        (1) family or household member who commits an act of domestic or family violence; or
        (2) person who has committed stalking under IC 35-45-10-5 or a sex offense under IC 35-42-4 against the petitioner.


    (b) A parent, a guardian, or another representative may file a petition for an order for protection on behalf of a child against a:
        (1) family or household member who commits an act of domestic or family violence; or
        (2) person who has committed stalking under IC 35-45-10-5 or a sex offense under IC 35-42-4 against the child.
    (c) A court may issue only one (1) order for each respondent. If a petitioner files a petition against more than one (1) respondent, the court shall:
        (1) assign a new case number; and
        (2) maintain a separate court file;
for each respondent.
    (d) If a petitioner seeks relief against an unemancipated minor, the case may originate in any court of record and, if it is an emergency matter, be processed the same as an ex parte petition. When a hearing is set, the matter may be transferred to a court with juvenile jurisdiction.
    Sec. 3. (a) The division of state court administration shall:
        (1) develop and adopt:
            (A) a petition for an order for protection;
            (B) an order for protection, including:
                (i) orders issued under this chapter;
                (ii) ex parte orders; and
                (iii) no contact orders under IC 31 and IC 35;
            (C) a confidential sheet;
            (D) a notice of modification or extension for an order for protection;
            (E) a notice of termination for an order for protection; and
            (F) any other uniform statewide forms necessary to maintain an accurate registry of orders; and
        (2) provide the forms under subdivision (1) to the clerk of each court authorized to issue the orders.
    (b) In addition to any other required information, a petition for an order for protection must contain a statement listing each civil or criminal action involving:
        (1) either party; or
        (2) a child of either party.
    (c) The following statements must be printed in boldface type or in capital letters on an order for protection:
        VIOLATION OF THIS ORDER IS PUNISHABLE BY CONFINEMENT IN JAIL, PRISON, AND/OR A FINE.
        IF SO ORDERED BY THE COURT, THE RESPONDENT IS
        FORBIDDEN TO ENTER OR STAY AT THE PETITIONER'S RESIDENCE, EVEN IF INVITED TO DO SO BY THE PETITIONER OR ANY OTHER PERSON. IN NO EVENT IS THE ORDER FOR PROTECTION VOIDED.
        PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. 2265, THIS ORDER FOR PROTECTION SHALL BE GIVEN FULL FAITH AND CREDIT IN ANY OTHER STATE OR TRIBAL LAND AND SHALL BE ENFORCED AS IF IT WERE AN ORDER ISSUED IN THAT STATE OR TRIBAL LAND. PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. 922(g), IT IS A FEDERAL VIOLATION TO PURCHASE, RECEIVE, OR POSSESS A FIREARM WHILE SUBJECT TO THIS ORDER.
    (d) The clerk of the circuit court, or a person or entity designated by the clerk of the circuit court, shall provide to a person requesting an order for protection:
        (1) the forms adopted under subsection (a);
        (2) all other forms required to petition for an order for protection, including forms:
            (A) necessary for service; and
            (B) required under IC 31-17-3; and
        (3) clerical assistance in reading or completing the forms and filing the petition.
Clerical assistance provided by the clerk or court personnel under this section does not constitute the practice of law. The clerk of the circuit court may enter into a contract with a person or another entity to provide this assistance.
    (e) A petition for an order for protection must be:
        (1) verified or under oath under Trial Rule 11; and
        (2) issued on the forms adopted under subsection (a).
    (f) If an order for protection is issued under this chapter, the clerk shall comply with IC 5-2-9.
    Sec. 4. (a) Any court of record has jurisdiction to issue a civil order for protection.
    (b) A petition for an order for protection must be filed in the county in which the:
        (1) petitioner currently or temporarily resides;
        (2) respondent resides; or
        (3) domestic or family violence occurred.
    (c) There is no minimum residency requirement to petition for an order for protection.
    Sec. 5. At a hearing to obtain an order for protection, each party has a continuing duty to inform the court of:
        (1) each separate proceeding for an order for protection;
        (2) any civil litigation;
        (3) each proceeding in a family, domestic relations, or juvenile court; and
        (4) each criminal case;
involving a party or a child of a party. The information provided under this section must include the case name, the case number, and the county and state in which the proceeding is held, if that information is known by the party.
    Sec. 6. The following rules apply to an order for protection issued under this chapter:
        (1) An order for protection is in addition to, and not instead of, another available civil or criminal proceeding.
        (2) A petitioner is not barred from seeking an order because of another pending proceeding.
        (3) A court may not delay granting relief because of the existence of a pending action between the petitioner and respondent.
        (4) If a person who petitions for an ex parte order for protection also has a pending case involving:
            (A) the respondent; or
            (B) a child of the petitioner and respondent;
        the court that has been petitioned for relief shall immediately consider the ex parte petition and then transfer that matter to the court in which the other case is pending.
    Sec. 7. A petitioner may omit the petitioner's address from all nonconfidential documents filed with a court. However, a petitioner must provide the court with complete information concerning the protected address on the uniform statewide confidential sheet and on other confidential forms developed by the division of state court administration under section 3 of this chapter. A petitioner shall also provide the clerk with a public mailing address for purposes of serving pleadings, notices, and court orders. The petitioner may use the address confidentiality program under IC 5-26.5. If disclosure of a petitioner's address is necessary to determine jurisdiction or to consider venue, the court may order the disclosure to be made:
        (1) after receiving a petitioner's consent;
        (2) orally in the judge's chambers and out of the presence of a respondent with a sealed record made; or
        (3) after a hearing in which the court considers the safety of a petitioner and finds that disclosure of the address is in the

interest of justice.
    Sec. 8. If a petitioner seeks:
        (1) an order for protection;
        (2) an extension of an order for protection;
        (3) a modification of an order for protection; or
        (4) the termination of an order for protection;
the petitioner is responsible for completing the forms prescribed by the division of state court administration and for transmitting those forms to the clerk of the court.
    Sec. 9. (a) If it appears from a petition for an order for protection or from a petition to modify an order for protection that domestic or family violence has occurred or that a modification of an order for protection is required, a court may:
        (1) without notice or hearing, immediately issue an order for
        protection ex parte or modify an order for protection ex parte; or
        (2) upon notice and after a hearing, whether or not a respondent appears, issue or modify an order for protection.
    (b) A court may grant the following relief without notice and hearing in an ex parte order for protection or in an ex parte order for protection modification:
        (1) Enjoin a respondent from threatening to commit or committing acts of domestic or family violence against a petitioner and each designated family or household member.
        (2) Prohibit a respondent from harassing, annoying, telephoning, contacting, or directly or indirectly communicating with a petitioner.
        (3) Remove and exclude a respondent from the residence of a
        petitioner, regardless of ownership of the residence.
        (4) Order a respondent to stay away from the residence, school, or place of employment of a petitioner or a specified place frequented by a petitioner and each designated family or household member.
        (5) Order possession and use of the residence, an automobile, and other essential personal effects, regardless of the ownership of the residence, automobile, and essential personal effects. If possession is ordered under this subdivision, the court may direct a law enforcement officer to accompany a petitioner to the residence of the parties to:
            (A) ensure that a petitioner is safely restored to possession of the residence, automobile, and other essential personal effects; or


            (B) supervise a petitioner's or respondent's removal of personal belongings.
        (6) Order other relief necessary to provide for the safety and welfare of a petitioner and each designated family or household member.
    (c) A court may grant the following relief after notice and a hearing, whether or not a respondent appears, in an order for protection or in a modification of an order for protection:
        (1) Grant the relief under subsection (b).
        (2) Specify arrangements for visitation of a minor child by a respondent and:
            (A) require supervision by a third party; or
            (B) deny visitation;
        if necessary to protect the safety of a petitioner or child.
        (3) Order a respondent to:
            (A) pay attorney's fees;
            (B) pay rent or make payment on a mortgage on a petitioner's residence;
            (C) if the respondent is found to have a duty of support, pay for the support of a petitioner and each minor child;
            (D) reimburse a petitioner or other person for expenses related to the domestic or family violence, including:
                (i) medical expenses;
                (ii) counseling;
                (iii) shelter; and
                (iv) repair or replacement of damaged property; or
            (E) pay the costs and fees incurred by a petitioner in bringing the action.
        (4) Prohibit a respondent from using or possessing a firearm, ammunition, or a deadly weapon specified by the court, and direct the respondent to surrender to a specified law enforcement agency the firearm, ammunition, or deadly weapon for the duration of the order for protection unless another date is ordered by the court.
An order issued under subdivision (4) does not apply to a person who is exempt under 18 U.S.C. 925.
    (d) The court shall:
        (1) cause the order for protection to be delivered to the county sheriff for service;
        (2) make reasonable efforts to ensure that the order for protection is understood by a petitioner and a respondent if present;
        (3) transmit, by the end of the same business day on which the order for protection is issued, a copy of the order for protection to each local law enforcement agency designated by a petitioner;
        (4) transmit a copy of the order to the clerk for processing under IC 5-2-9; and
        (5) notify the state police department of the order if the order and the parties meet the criteria under 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(8).
    (e) An order for protection issued ex parte or upon notice and a hearing, or a modification of an order for protection issued ex parte or upon notice and a hearing, is effective for two (2) years after the date of issuance unless another date is ordered by the court. The sheriff of each county shall provide expedited service for an order for protection.
    (f) A finding that domestic or family violence has occurred sufficient to justify the issuance of an order under this section means that a respondent represents a credible threat to the safety of a petitioner or a member of a petitioner's household. Upon a showing of domestic or family violence by a preponderance of the evidence, the court shall grant relief necessary to bring about a cessation of the violence or the threat of violence. The relief may include an order directing a respondent to surrender to a law enforcement officer or agency all firearms, ammunition, and deadly weapons:
        (1) in the control, ownership, or possession of a respondent; or
        (2) in the control or possession of another person on behalf of a respondent;
for the duration of the order for protection unless another date is ordered by the court.
    (g) An order for custody, visitation, or possession or control of property issued under this chapter is superseded by an order issued from a court exercising dissolution, legal separation, paternity, or guardianship jurisdiction over the parties.
    (h) The fact that an order for protection is issued under this chapter does not raise an inference or presumption in a subsequent case or hearings between the parties.
    Sec. 10. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), if a court issues:
        (1) an order for protection ex parte; or
        (2) a modification of an order for protection ex parte;
and provides relief under section 9(b) of this chapter, upon a

request by either party not more than thirty (30) days after service of the order or modification, the court shall set a date for a hearing on the petition. The hearing must be held not more than thirty (30) days after the request for a hearing is filed unless continued by the court for good cause shown. The court shall notify both parties by first class mail of the date and time of the hearing.
    (b) A court shall set a date for a hearing on the petition not more than thirty (30) days after the filing of the petition if a court issues an order for protection ex parte or a modification of an order of protection ex parte and:
        (1) a petitioner requests or the court provides relief under section 9(b)(3), 9(b)(5), or 9(b)(6) of this chapter; or
        (2) a petitioner requests relief under section 9(c)(2), 9(c)(3), or 9(c)(4) of this chapter.
The hearing must be given precedence over all matters pending in the court except older matters of the same character.
    (c) In a hearing under subsection (a) or (b):
        (1) relief under section 9 of this chapter is available; and
        (2) if a respondent seeks relief concerning an issue not raised by a petitioner, the court may continue the hearing at the petitioner's request.
    Sec. 11. If a respondent is excluded from the residence of a petitioner or ordered to stay away from a petitioner, an invitation by the petitioner to do so does not waive or nullify an order for protection.
    Sec. 12. If a petitioner:
        (1) files a written request for dismissal with a court; or
        (2) makes an oral request on the record to dismiss the case in open court;
the court shall without delay or any conditions dismiss the case without prejudice.
    Sec. 13. A court may not deny a petitioner relief under section 9 of this chapter solely because of a lapse of time between an act of domestic or family violence and the filing of a petition.
    Sec. 14. (a) A court may not grant a mutual order for protection to opposing parties.
    (b) If both parties allege injury, the parties shall do so by separate petitions. The trial court shall review each petition separately in an individual or a consolidated hearing and grant or deny each petition on the petition's individual merits. If the trial court finds cause to grant both petitions, the court shall do so by separate orders with specific findings justifying the issuance of

each order.
    Sec. 15. A court may not:
        (1) order parties into mediation; or
        (2) refer parties to mediation;
for resolution of the issues in a petition for an order for protection regarding family or domestic violence. This section may not be construed to preclude mediation in other cases involving the same parties.
    Sec. 16. Fees for:
        (1) filing;
        (2) service of process;
        (3) witnesses; or
        (4) subpoenas;
may not be charged for a proceeding seeking relief or enforcement as provided in this chapter. This section may not be construed to prevent the collecting of costs from a party against whom an order for protection is sought if the court finds a claim to be meritorious and issues an order for protection under this chapter.
    Sec. 17. (a) A foreign protection order is facially valid if it:
        (1) identifies the protected person and the respondent;
        (2) is currently in effect;
        (3) was issued by a state or tribal court with jurisdiction over the:
            (A) parties; and
            (B) subject matter;
        under the law of the issuing state or Indian tribe; and
        (4) was issued after a respondent was given reasonable notice and an opportunity to be heard sufficient to protect the respondent's right to due process. In the case of an ex parte order, notice and opportunity to be heard must be provided within the time required by state or tribal law and within a reasonable time after the order is issued sufficient to protect the respondent's due process rights.
    (b) A facially valid foreign protection order is prima facie evidence of its validity. The protection order may be inscribed on a tangible medium or stored in an electronic or other medium if it is retrievable in perceivable form. Presentation of a certified copy of an order for protection is not required for enforcement.
    (c) Except as provided in subsection (d), a protection order that is facially valid and issued by a court of a state (issuing state) or Indian tribe shall be accorded full faith and credit by Indiana courts.


    (d) A mutual foreign protection order is not entitled to full faith and credit if the order is issued by a state or tribal court against a person who has petitioned, filed a complaint, or otherwise filed a written pleading for protection against a family or household member, unless:
        (1) a separate petition or motion was filed by a respondent;
        (2) the issuing court has reviewed each motion separately and granted or denied each on its individual merits; and
        (3) separate orders were issued and the issuing court made specific findings that each party was entitled to an order.
    (e) Registration or filing of a foreign protection order is not a prerequisite to enforcement of the order in Indiana, and a protection order that is consistent with this section shall be accorded full faith and credit notwithstanding a failure to register or file the order in Indiana. However, if a petitioner wishes to register a foreign protection order in Indiana, all Indiana courts of record shall accommodate the request. The division of state court administration shall develop a form to be used by courts, clerks, and law enforcement agencies when a petitioner makes a request to register a foreign protection order. The courts, clerks of the courts, and sheriffs or law enforcement agencies maintaining depositories shall employ the same procedures required under IC 5-2-9-6 for entering, modifying, extending, or terminating a foreign protection order as those used for a protection order and a no contact order originating in Indiana.
    (f) A facially valid foreign protection order shall be enforced by a law enforcement officer and a state court as if it were an order originating in Indiana. The order must be enforced if the foreign protection order contains relief that the state courts lack the power to provide in an order for protection issued in Indiana.
    (g) An Indiana law enforcement officer:
        (1) may not require notification, registration, or filing of a facially valid foreign order for protection as a prerequisite to enforcement of an order;
        (2) if a foreign protection order is not presented, may consider other information to determine under a totality of the circumstances whether there is probable cause to believe that a valid foreign order for protection exists; and
        (3) who determines that an otherwise valid foreign protection order cannot be enforced because a respondent has not been notified or served with the order, shall:
            (A) inform the respondent of the order;
            (B) serve the order on the respondent;
            (C) ensure that the order and service of the order are entered into the state depository;
            (D) allow the respondent a reasonable opportunity to comply with the order before enforcing the order; and
            (E) ensure the safety of the protected person while giving the respondent the opportunity to comply with the order.
    Sec. 18. The following orders are required to be entered into the Indiana data and communication system (IDACS) by a county sheriff or local law enforcement agency:
        (1) A no contact order issued under IC 31-32-13 in a juvenile case.
        (2) A no contact order issued under IC 31-34-20 in a child in need of services (CHINS) case.
        (3) A no contact order issued under IC 31-34-25 in a CHINS case.
        (4) A no contact order issued under IC 31-37-19 in a delinquency case.
        (5) A no contact order issued under IC 31-37-25 in a delinquency case.
        (6) A no contact order issued under IC 33-14-1-7 in a criminal case.
        (7) An order for protection issued under this chapter.
        (8) A workplace violence restraining order issued under IC 34-26-6.
        (9) A no contact order issued under IC 35-33-8-3.2 in a criminal case.
        (10) A no contact order issued under IC 35-38-2-2.3 in a criminal case.
    Sec. 19. In a proceeding under this chapter, a court may appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the interests of a child of one (1) or both parents.

    SECTION 57. IC 34-26-6 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW CHAPTER TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]:
     Chapter 6. Workplace Violence Restraining Orders
    Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "course of conduct" means a pattern of conduct composed of a series of acts over a period of time, however short, indicating a continuity of purpose, that includes the following:
        (1) Following or stalking an employee to or from the employee's place of work.
        (2) Entering the employee's place of work.
        (3) Following an employee during the employee's hours of employment.
        (4) Making telephone calls to an employee during the employee's hours of employment.
        (5) Sending correspondence to an employee by means such as public or private mail, interoffice mail, fax, or electronic mail.
    Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "credible threat of violence" means a knowing and willful statement or course of conduct that does not serve a legitimate purpose and that causes a reasonable person to fear for the person's safety or for the safety of the person's immediate family.
    Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "employee" means:
        (1) an employee (as defined in IC 22-2-2-3);
        (2) a member of a board of directors for a private, public, or quasi-public corporation;
        (3) an elected or appointed public officer; and
        (4) a volunteer or an independent contractor who performs services for an employer at the employer's place of work.
    Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "employer" means:
        (1) a person defined as an employer under IC 22-2-2-3;
        (2) a federal agency;
        (3) the state;
        (4) a state agency;
        (5) a city;
        (6) a county;
        (7) a private, public, or quasi-public corporation or a public agency; and
        (8) a public agency operating wholly within or as part of a public or quasi-public corporation.
    Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "unlawful violence", except for lawful acts of self-defense or defense of others, means battery under IC 35-42-2 or stalking under IC 35-45-10.
    Sec. 6. An employer may seek a temporary restraining order or injunction on behalf of an employee to prohibit further violence or threats of violence by a person if:
        (1) the employee has suffered unlawful violence or a credible threat of violence from the person; and
        (2) the unlawful violence has been carried out at the employee's place of work or the credible threat of violence can reasonably be construed to be carried out at the employee's place of work by the person.
    Sec. 7. A plaintiff may obtain a temporary restraining order under section 6 of this chapter by filing a petition for an injunction if the plaintiff:
        (1) files an affidavit that shows, to the satisfaction of the court, reasonable proof that an employee has suffered unlawful violence or a credible threat of violence by the defendant; and
        (2) demonstrates that great or irreparable harm has been suffered by the employee or will be suffered by the employee.
    Sec. 8. A court shall hold a hearing not more than fifteen (15) days after a petition for an injunction is filed under section 7 of this chapter. The defendant may file a cross-complaint or a responsive pleading that explains, excuses, justifies, or denies the alleged unlawful violence or credible threat of violence. The court shall:
        (1) receive testimony and may make independent inquiry; and
        (2) if the defendant is a current employee of the entity requesting the injunction, receive testimony of the employer's decision to retain, terminate, or otherwise discipline the defendant.
If the judge finds by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant engaged in unlawful violence or made a credible threat of violence, the judge shall issue an injunction prohibiting further unlawful violence or credible threats of violence.
    Sec. 9. An injunction issued under section 8 of this chapter may remain in effect for not more than three (3) years. Not more than three (3) months before the expiration of an injunction, a plaintiff may apply for a renewal of the injunction by filing a new petition under section 8 of this chapter.
    Sec. 10. A defendant shall be personally served with a copy of the petition, temporary restraining order, if any, and a notice of the hearing not less than five (5) days before the hearing. However, the court may, for good cause, upon the filing of a motion by a plaintiff or upon the court's own motion, shorten the time for service on the defendant.
    Sec. 11. The court shall order a plaintiff or the attorney for a plaintiff to deliver a copy of each:
        (1) temporary restraining order;
        (2) injunction;
        (3) modification of a temporary restraining order or an injunction; and
        (4) termination of a temporary restraining order or an injunction;
to a law enforcement agency that is requested by a plaintiff and

approved by the court. The copies under subdivisions (1) through (4) must be delivered by the close of the business day on which the order is granted. Each law enforcement agency shall make information on the existence and status of an order available to a law enforcement officer responding to the scene of unlawful violence or a credible threat of violence.
    Sec. 12. An intentional violation of a temporary restraining order or an injunction issued under this chapter is punishable as set forth under IC 35-46-1-15.1.
    Sec. 13. (a) The division of state court administration shall develop forms, instructions, and rules for the scheduling of hearings and other procedures under this chapter. A party to an action under this chapter must use the forms developed by the division of state court administration.
    (b) A temporary restraining order or an injunction issued for harassment or domestic or family violence under this chapter must be issued on forms adopted and approved by the division of state court administration and must be consistent with IC 34-26-5-3. However, an order or injunction issued under this section is not rendered unenforceable solely because it is not issued on forms adopted and approved by the division of state court administration.
    (c) Information in a temporary restraining order or an injunction relating to harassment or domestic or family violence must be transmitted to the Indiana data and communication system (IDACS) as required under IC 34-26-5-18.
    Sec. 14. A filing fee may not be charged for a petition that alleges that a person has:
        (1) inflicted or threatened violence against an employee of the petitioner;
        (2) stalked an employee of the petitioner; or
        (3) spoken in a manner that has placed an employee in reasonable fear of violence;
and that seeks a temporary restraining order or an injunction to restrain future violence or threats of violence. A filing fee may not be charged for a responsive pleading described under section 8 of this chapter.
    Sec. 15. This chapter may not be construed to:
        (1) permit a court to issue a temporary restraining order or an injunction that prohibits speech or any other activity that is constitutionally protected or otherwise protected by another law;
        (2) prevent either party from representation by private

counsel or from pro se representation; or
        (3) expand, diminish, alter, or modify the duty, if any, of an employer to provide a safe workplace for an employee or another person.

    SECTION 58. IC 34-30-2-16.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 16.5. IC 5-26.5-3-7 (Concerning actions taken under the address confidentiality program).
    SECTION 59. IC 35-33-1-1, AS AMENDED BY P.L.222-2001, SECTION 3, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 1. (a) A law enforcement officer may arrest a person when the officer has:
        (1) a warrant commanding that the person be arrested;
        (2) probable cause to believe the person has committed or attempted to commit, or is committing or attempting to commit, a felony;
        (3) probable cause to believe the person has violated the provisions of IC 9-26-1-1(1), IC 9-26-1-1(2), IC 9-26-1-2(1), IC 9-26-1-2(2), IC 9-26-1-3, IC 9-26-1-4, or IC 9-30-5;
        (4) probable cause to believe the person is committing or attempting to commit a misdemeanor in the officer's presence;
        (5) probable cause to believe the person has committed a:
            (A) battery resulting in death under IC 35-42-2-1(a)(5);
            (B) (A) battery resulting in bodily injury under IC 35-42-2-1; or
            (C) (B) domestic battery under IC 35-42-2-1.3.
        The officer may use an affidavit executed by an individual alleged to have direct knowledge of the incident alleging the elements of the offense of battery to establish probable cause;
        (6) probable cause to believe that the person violated IC 35-46-1-15.1 (invasion of privacy);
        (7) probable cause to believe that the person has committed stalking (IC 35-45-10);
        (8) (7) probable cause to believe that the person violated IC 35-47-2-1 (carrying a handgun without a license) or IC 35-47-2-22 (counterfeit handgun license); or
        (9) (8) probable cause to believe that the person is violating or has violated an order issued under IC 35-50-7.
    (b) A person who:
        (1) is employed full time as a federal enforcement officer;
        (2) is empowered to effect an arrest with or without warrant for a violation of the United States Code; and


        (3) is authorized to carry firearms in the performance of the person's duties;
may act as an officer for the arrest of offenders against the laws of this state where the person reasonably believes that a felony has been or is about to be committed or attempted in the person's presence.
    SECTION 60. IC 35-33-1-1.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 1.5. (a) A law enforcement officer responding to the scene of an alleged crime involving domestic or family violence shall use all reasonable means to prevent further violence, including the following:
        (1) Transporting or obtaining transportation for the alleged victim and each child to a designated safe place to meet with a domestic violence counselor, local family member, or friend.
        (2) Assisting the alleged victim in removing toiletries, medication, and necessary clothing.
        (3) Giving the alleged victim immediate and written notice of the rights under IC 35-40.
    (b) A law enforcement officer may confiscate and remove a firearm, ammunition, or a deadly weapon from the scene if the law enforcement officer has:

         (1) probable cause to believe that a crime involving domestic or family violence has occurred;
        (2) a reasonable belief that the firearm, ammunition, or deadly weapon:
            (A) exposes the victim to an immediate risk of serious bodily injury; or
            (B) was an instrumentality of the crime involving domestic or family violence; and
        (3) observed the firearm, ammunition, or deadly weapon at the scene during the response.
    (c) If a firearm, ammunition, or a deadly weapon is removed from the scene under subsection (b), the law enforcement officer shall provide for the safe storage of the firearm, ammunition, or deadly weapon during the pendency of a proceeding related to the alleged act of domestic or family violence.

    SECTION 61. IC 35-38-1-7.1, AS AMENDED BY P.L.280-2001, SECTION 51, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 7.1. (a) In determining what sentence to impose for a crime, the court shall consider:
        (1) the risk that the person will commit another crime;
        (2) the nature and circumstances of the crime committed;
        (3) the person's:
            (A) prior criminal record;
            (B) character; and
            (C) condition;
        (4) whether the victim of the crime was less than twelve (12) years of age or at least sixty-five (65) years of age;
        (5) whether the person committed the offense in the presence or within hearing of a person who is less than eighteen (18) years of age who was not the victim of the offense;
        (6) whether the person violated a protective order issued against the person under IC 31-15, or IC 31-16, or IC 34-26-5 (or IC 31-1-11.5, before its repeal) or IC 34-26-2, or IC 34-4-5.1 before its their repeal); and
        (7) any oral or written statement made by a victim of the crime.
    (b) The court may consider the following factors as aggravating circumstances or as favoring imposing consecutive terms of imprisonment:
        (1) The person has recently violated the conditions of any probation, parole, or pardon granted to the person.
        (2) The person has a history of criminal or delinquent activity.
        (3) The person is in need of correctional or rehabilitative treatment that can best be provided by commitment of the person to a penal facility.
        (4) Imposition of a reduced sentence or suspension of the sentence and imposition of probation would depreciate the seriousness of the crime.
        (5) The victim of the crime was less than twelve (12) years of age or at least sixty-five (65) years of age.
        (6) The victim of the crime was mentally or physically infirm.
        (7) The person committed a forcible felony while wearing a garment designed to resist the penetration of a bullet.
        (8) The person committed a sex crime listed in subsection (e) and:
            (A) the crime created an epidemiologically demonstrated risk of transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and involved the sex organ of one (1) person and the mouth, anus, or sex organ of another person;
            (B) the person had knowledge that the person was a carrier of HIV; and
            (C) the person had received risk counseling as described in subsection (g).
        (9) The person committed an offense related to controlled substances listed in subsection (f) if:
            (A) the offense involved:
                (i) the delivery by any person to another person; or
                (ii) the use by any person on another person;
            of a contaminated sharp (as defined in IC 16-41-16-2) or other paraphernalia that creates an epidemiologically demonstrated risk of transmission of HIV by involving percutaneous contact;
            (B) the person had knowledge that the person was a carrier of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV); and
            (C) the person had received risk counseling as described in subsection (g).
        (10) The person committed the offense in an area of a consolidated or second class city that is designated as a public safety improvement area by the Indiana criminal justice institute under IC 36-8-19.5.
        (11) The injury to or death of the victim of the crime was the result of shaken baby syndrome (as defined in IC 16-41-40-2).
        (12) Before the commission of the crime, the person administered to the victim of the crime, without the victim's knowledge, a sedating drug or a drug that had a hypnotic effect on the victim, or the person had knowledge that such a drug had been administered to the victim without the victim's knowledge.
        (13) The person:
            (A) committed trafficking with an inmate under IC 35-44-3-9; and
            (B) is an employee of the penal facility.
        (14) The person committed the offense in the presence or within hearing of a person who is less than eighteen (18) years of age who was not the victim of the offense.
    (c) The court may consider the following factors as mitigating circumstances or as favoring suspending the sentence and imposing probation:
        (1) The crime neither caused nor threatened serious harm to persons or property, or the person did not contemplate that it would do so.
        (2) The crime was the result of circumstances unlikely to recur.
        (3) The victim of the crime induced or facilitated the offense.
        (4) There are substantial grounds tending to excuse or justify the crime, though failing to establish a defense.
        (5) The person acted under strong provocation.
        (6) The person has no history of delinquency or criminal activity, or the person has led a law-abiding life for a substantial period before commission of the crime.
        (7) The person is likely to respond affirmatively to probation or short term imprisonment.
        (8) The character and attitudes of the person indicate that the person is unlikely to commit another crime.
        (9) The person has made or will make restitution to the victim of the crime for the injury, damage, or loss sustained.
        (10) Imprisonment of the person will result in undue hardship to the person or the dependents of the person.
        (11) The person was convicted of a crime involving the use of force against a person who had repeatedly inflicted physical or sexual abuse upon the convicted person and evidence shows that the convicted person suffered from the effects of battery as a result of the past course of conduct of the individual who is the victim of the crime for which the person was convicted.
    (d) The criteria listed in subsections (b) and (c) do not limit the matters that the court may consider in determining the sentence.
    (e) For the purposes of this article, the following crimes are considered sex crimes:
        (1) Rape (IC 35-42-4-1).
        (2) Criminal deviate conduct (IC 35-42-4-2).
        (3) Child molesting (IC 35-42-4-3).
        (4) Child seduction (IC 35-42-4-7).
        (5) Prostitution (IC 35-45-4-2).
        (6) Patronizing a prostitute (IC 35-45-4-3).
        (7) Incest (IC 35-46-1-3).
        (8) Sexual misconduct with a minor under IC 35-42-4-9(a).
    (f) For the purposes of this article, the following crimes are considered offenses related to controlled substances:
        (1) Dealing in or manufacturing cocaine, a narcotic drug, or methamphetamine (IC 35-48-4-1).
        (2) Dealing in a schedule I, II, or III controlled substance (IC 35-48-4-2).
        (3) Dealing in a schedule IV controlled substance (IC 35-48-4-3).
        (4) Dealing in a schedule V controlled substance (IC 35-48-4-4).
        (5) Possession of cocaine, a narcotic drug, or methamphetamine (IC 35-48-4-6).
        (6) Possession of a controlled substance (IC 35-48-4-7).
        (7) Dealing in paraphernalia (IC 35-48-4-8.5).
        (8) Possession of paraphernalia (IC 35-48-4-8.3).
        (9) Offenses relating to registration (IC 35-48-4-14).
    (g) For the purposes of this section, a person received risk counseling if the person had been:
        (1) notified in person or in writing that tests have confirmed the presence of antibodies to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the person's blood; and
        (2) warned of the behavior that can transmit HIV.
    SECTION 62. IC 35-41-1-6.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 6.5. "Crime involving domestic or family violence" means a crime that occurs when a family or household member commits, attempts to commit, or conspires to commit any of the following against another family or household member:
        (1) A homicide offense under IC 35-42-1.
        (2) A battery offense under IC 35-42-2.
        (3) Kidnapping or confinement under IC 35-42-3.
        (4) A sex offense under IC 35-42-4.
        (5) Robbery under IC 35-42-5.
        (6) Arson or mischief under IC 35-43-1.
        (7) Burglary or trespass under IC 35-43-2.
        (8) Disorderly conduct under IC 35-45-1.
        (9) Intimidation or harassment under IC 35-45-2.
        (10) Voyeurism under IC 35-45-4.
        (11) Stalking under IC 35-45-10.
        (12) An offense against family under IC 35-46-1-2 through IC 35-46-1-8, IC 35-46-1-12, or IC 35-46-1-15.1.

    SECTION 63. IC 35-41-1-10.7 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 10.7. "Family or household member" means:
        (1) a person who is a current or former spouse;
        (2) a person who is dating or has dated;
        (3) a person who is engaged or was engaged in a sexual relationship;
        (4) a person who is related by blood or adoption;
        (5) a person who is related or was related by marriage;

         (6) a person who has an established legal relationship or previously established a legal relationship:
            (A) as a guardian;
            (B) as a ward;
            (C) as a custodian;
            (D) as a foster parent; or
            (E) in a capacity similar to those listed in clauses (A) through (D);
        (7) a person who has a child in common; and
        (8) a minor child of a person in a relationship described in subdivisions (1) through (7).
    SECTION 64. IC 35-41-1-22 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 22. (a) "Person" means a human being, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, unincorporated association, or governmental entity.
     (b) "Person", for purposes of section 10.7 of this chapter, means an adult or a minor.
    SECTION 65. IC 35-42-1-4 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 4. (a) As used in this section, "child care provider" means a person who provides child care in or on behalf of:
        (1) a child care center (as defined in IC 12-7-2-28.4); or
        (2) a child care home (as defined in IC 12-7-2-28.6);
regardless of whether the child care center or child care home is licensed.

     (b) As used in this section, "fetus" means a fetus that has attained viability (as defined in IC 16-18-2-365).
    (b) (c) A person who kills another human being while committing or attempting to commit:
        (1) a Class C or Class D felony that inherently poses a risk of serious bodily injury;
        (2) a Class A misdemeanor that inherently poses a risk of serious bodily injury; or
        (3) battery;
commits involuntary manslaughter, a Class C felony. However, if the killing results from the operation of a vehicle, the offense is a Class D felony.
    (c) (d) A person who kills a fetus while committing or attempting to commit:
        (1) a Class C or Class D felony that inherently poses a risk of serious bodily injury;
        (2) a Class A misdemeanor that inherently poses a risk of serious bodily injury; or
        (3) battery;
commits involuntary manslaughter, a Class C felony. However, if the killing results from the operation of a vehicle, the offense is a Class D felony.
     (e) If:
        (1) a child care provider recklessly supervises a child; and
        (2) the child dies as a result of the child care provider's

reckless supervision;
the child care provider commits involuntary manslaughter, a Class D felony.

    SECTION 66. IC 35-45-10-5, AS AMENDED BY P.L.280-2001, SECTION 52, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 5. (a) A person who stalks another person commits stalking, a Class D felony.
    (b) The offense is a Class C felony if at least one (1) of the following applies:
        (1) A person:
            (A) stalks a victim; and
            (B) makes an explicit or an implicit threat with the intent to place the victim in reasonable fear of:
                (i) sexual battery (as defined in IC 35-42-4-8);
                (ii) serious bodily injury; or
                (iii) death.
        (2) A protective order to prevent domestic or family violence, a no contact order, or other judicial order under any of the following statutes has been issued by the court to protect the same victim or victims from the person and the person has been given actual notice of the order:
            (A) IC 31-15 IC 31-16, IC 31-17, and IC 34-26-5 or IC 31-1-11.5 before its repeal (dissolution of marriage and legal separation) child support, and child custody).
            (B) IC 31-34, IC 31-37, or IC 31-6-4 before its repeal (delinquent children and children in need of services).
            (C) IC 31-32 or IC 31-6-7 before its repeal (procedure in juvenile court).
            (D) IC 34-26-5 or IC 34-26-2 or and IC 34-4-5.1 before its their repeal (protective order to prevent abuse).
             (E) IC 34-26-6 (workplace violence restraining orders).
        (3) The person's stalking of another person violates an order issued as a condition of pretrial release, including release on bail or personal recognizance, or pretrial diversion that orders the person to refrain from any direct or indirect contact with another person if the person has been given actual notice of the order.
        (4) The person's stalking of another person violates an a no contact order issued as a condition of probation that orders the person to refrain from any direct or indirect contact with another person if the person has been given actual notice of the order.
        (5) The person's stalking of another person violates a protective order issued under IC 31-14-16 IC 31-14-16-1 and IC 34-26-5 in

a paternity action if the person has been given actual notice of the order.
        (6) The person's stalking of another person violates an order issued in another state that is substantially similar to an order described in subdivisions (2) through (5) if the person has been given actual notice of the order.
        (7) The person's stalking of another person violates an order that is substantially similar to an order described in subdivisions (2) through (5) and is issued by an Indian:
                (A) tribe;
                (B) band;
                (C) pueblo;
                (D) nation; or
                (E) organized group or community, including an Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.);
        that is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their special status as Indians if the person has been given actual notice of the order.
        (8) A criminal complaint of stalking that concerns an act by the person against the same victim or victims is pending in a court and the person has been given actual notice of the complaint.
    (c) The offense is a Class B felony if:
        (1) the act or acts were committed while the person was armed with a deadly weapon; or
        (2) the person has an unrelated conviction for an offense under this section against the same victim or victims.
    (d) Notwithstanding subsection (a), the court may enter judgment of conviction of a Class A misdemeanor and sentence accordingly if the court finds mitigating circumstances. The court may consider the mitigating circumstances in IC 35-38-1-7.1(C) IC 35-38-1-7.1(c) in making a determination under this subsection. However, the criteria listed in IC 35-38-1-7.1(C) IC 35-38-1-7.1(c) do not limit the matters the court may consider in making its determination.
    (e) Notwithstanding subsection (b), the court may enter judgment of conviction of a Class D felony and sentence accordingly if the court finds mitigating circumstances. The court may consider the mitigating circumstances in IC 35-38-1-7.1(C) IC 35-38-1-7.1(c) in making a determination under this subsection. However, the criteria listed in IC 35-38-1-7.1(C) IC 35-38-1-7.1(c) do not limit the matters the court

may consider in making its determination.
    SECTION 67. IC 35-46-1-15.1, AS AMENDED BY P.L.1-2001, SECTION 42, AND AS AMENDED BY P.L.280-2001, SECTION 53, IS AMENDED AND CORRECTED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 15.1. (a) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates:
        (1) a protective order to prevent domestic or family violence issued under
            (A) IC 34-26-2-12(1)(A) (or IC 34-4-5.1-5(a)(1)(A) before its repeal);
            (B) IC 34-26-2-12(1)(B) (or IC 34-4-5.1-5(a)(1)(B) before its repeal); or
            (C) IC 34-26-2-12(1)(C) (or IC 34-4-5.1-5(a)(1)(C) before its repeal);
        that orders the respondent to refrain from abusing, harassing, or disturbing the peace of the petitioner; IC 34-26-5 (or, if the order involved a family or household member, under IC 34-26-2 or IC 34-4-5.1-5 before their repeal);
        (2) an emergency ex parte protective order issued under IC 34-26-2-6(1), IC 34-26-2-6(2), IC 34-26-2-6(3), (or IC 34-4-5.1-2.3(a)(1)(A), IC 34-4-5.1-2.3(a)(1)(B), or IC 34-4-5.1-2.3(a)(1)(C) before their repeal) that orders the respondent to refrain from abusing, harassing, or disturbing the peace of the petitioner; IC 34-26-5 (or, if the order involved a family or household member, an emergency order issued under IC 34-26-2 or IC 34-4-5.1 before their repeal);
        (3) a temporary workplace violence restraining order issued under IC 31-15-4-3(2) or IC 31-15-4-3(3) (or IC 31-1-11.5-7(b)(2), IC 31-1-11.5-7(b)(3), IC 31-16-42(a)(2), IC 31-16-4-2(a)(2), or IC 31-16-42(a)(3) IC 31-16-4-2(a)(3) before their repeal) that orders the respondent to refrain from abusing, harassing, or disturbing the peace of the petitioner; IC 34-26-6;
        (4) an a no contact order in a dispositional decree issued under IC 31-34-20-1, IC 31-37-19-1, or IC 31-37-19-5 IC 31-37-5-6 (or IC 31-6-4-15.4 or IC 31-6-4-15.9 before their repeal) or an order issued under IC 31-32-13 (or IC 31-6-7-14 before its repeal) that orders the person to refrain from direct or indirect contact with a child in need of services or a delinquent child;
        (5) an a no contact order issued as a condition of pretrial release, including release on bail or personal recognizance, or pretrial diversion; that orders the person to refrain from any direct or

indirect contact with another person;
        (6) an a no contact order issued as a condition of probation; that orders the person to refrain from any direct or indirect contact with another person;
        (7) a protective order to prevent domestic or family violence issued under IC 31-15-5 (or IC 31-16-5 or IC 31-1-11.5-8.2 before their repeal); that orders the respondent to refrain from abusing, harassing, or disturbing the peace of the petitioner;
        (8) a protective order to prevent domestic or family violence issued under IC 31-14-16 IC 31-14-16-1 in a paternity action;
        (9) a protective no contact order issued under IC 31-34-17 IC 31-34-25 in a child in need of services proceeding or under IC 31-37-16 IC 31-37-25 in a juvenile delinquency proceeding; that orders the respondent to refrain from having direct or indirect contact with a child; or
        (10) an order issued in a another state other than Indiana that is substantially similar to an order described in subdivisions (1) through (9); or
        (11) an order that is substantially similar to an order described in subdivisions (1) through (9) and is issued by an Indian:
            (A) tribe;
            (B) band;
            (C) pueblo;
            (D) nation; or
            (E) organized group or community, including an Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.);
        that is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their special status as Indians;

commits invasion of privacy, a Class B Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Class A misdemeanor Class D felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction for an offense under this section.
    (b) In addition to any other penalty imposed for conviction of a Class A misdemeanor under this section, if the violation of the protective order results in bodily injury to the petitioner, the court shall order the defendant to be imprisoned for five (5) days. A five (5) day sentence under this subsection may not be suspended. The court may require the defendant to serve the five (5) day term of imprisonment in an appropriate facility at whatever time or intervals, consecutive or

intermittent, the court determines to be appropriate. However:
        (1) at least forty-eight (48) hours of the sentence must be served consecutively; and
        (2) the entire five (5) day sentence must be served within six (6) months after the date of sentencing.
    (c) Notwithstanding IC 35-50-6, a person does not earn credit time while serving a five (5) day sentence under subsection (b).
    SECTION 68. IC 35-46-1-20, AS ADDED BY P.L.280-2001, SECTION 54, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: Sec. 20. A law enforcement officer shall enforce a foreign protection order (as defined in IC 34-6-2-48.5) in conformity with the procedures in IC 34-26-2.5-10. IC 34-26-5-17.
    SECTION 69. THE FOLLOWING ARE REPEALED [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002]: IC 5-2-9-1.5; IC 5-2-9-1.6; IC 5-2-9-6.3; IC 5-26.5-2-8; IC 5-26.5-2-9; IC 5-26.5-4-1; IC 5-26.5-4-6; IC 31-14-16-2; IC 31-14-16-3; IC 31-14-16-4; IC 31-14-16-5; IC 31-14-16-6; IC 31-14-16-7; IC 31-14-16-8; IC 31-15-4-16; IC 31-15-5-2; IC 31-15-5-3; IC 31-15-5-4; IC 31-15-5-5; IC 31-15-5-6; IC 31-15-5-7; IC 31-15-5-8; IC 31-15-5-9; IC 31-15-5-10; IC 31-15-5-11; IC 31-34-17; IC 31-37-16; IC 33-17-1-11; IC 33-19-4.5; IC 34-6-2-1; IC 34-6-2-86.4; IC 34-26-2; IC 34-26-2.5.
    SECTION 70. [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002] (a) IC 35-46-1-15.1, as amended by this act, and IC 35-47-4-6, as added by this act, apply only to an offense committed after June 30, 2002.
    (b) A protective order issued before July 1, 2002, under IC 31-34-17, IC 31-37-16, or IC 34-26-2, all as repealed by this act, remains in effect for the period indicated in the court order granting the protective order.

     (c) A protective order issued before July 1, 2002, under IC 31-14-16 or IC 31-15-5, as amended by this act, remains in effect for the period indicated in the court order granting the protective order.
     (d) After June 30, 2002, a protected person must use the forms developed by the division of state court administration under IC 34-26-5-3, as added by this act, if the person is seeking an extension or a modification of an order issued under subsection (b) or (c).


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