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IC 22-9.5-6-6 — Civil action filed by commission; injunction; effect on administrative proceedings; representation

Chapter 6. Administrative Enforcement

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Sec. 6. (a) If the commission concludes at any time following the filing of a complaint that prompt judicial action is necessary to carry out the purposes of this article, the commission may file a civil action for appropriate temporary or preliminary relief pending final disposition of the complaint in a circuit or superior court that is located in the county in which the alleged discriminatory housing practice occurred. (b) A temporary restraining order or other order granting preliminary or temporary relief under this section is governed by the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure. (c) The filing of a civil action under this section does not affect the initiation or continuation of administrative proceedings under section 14 of this chapter. (d) The commission may not represent a private individual in an action filed under this section.

As added by P.L.66-1990, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.83-2026, SEC.5.

Source: official publisher (2026 edition)