Persons eligible to file petition for order of protection; petition on
behalf of a child; prohibition on mutual orders; jurisdiction for
order sought against a minor
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.
As added by P.L.133-2002, SEC.56.
Last modified: May 24, 2006