IC 32-31-6-6 — Emergency order
Chapter 6. Emergency Possessory Orders
Section text
Sec. 6. (a) At the emergency hearing, if the court finds: (1) by a preponderance of the evidence that the landlord has violated or threatened to violate IC 32-31-5-6; and (2) that the tenant will suffer immediate and serious injury, loss, or damage; the court shall issue an emergency order under subsection (b). (b) If the court makes a finding under subsection (a), the court shall order the landlord to do either or both of the following: (1) Return possession of the dwelling unit to the tenant if the tenant has been deprived of possession of the dwelling unit. (2) Refrain from violating IC 32-31-5-6. (c) The court may make other orders that the court considers just under the circumstances, including setting a subsequent hearing at the request of a party to adjudicate related claims between the parties.
As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.157-2025, SEC.2.
Source: official publisher (2026 edition)