§ 31-21-5-14 — Order to appear before the court

(a) In a child custody proceeding in Indiana,
the court may order a party to the proceeding who is in Indiana to
appear before the court in person with or without the child. The court
may order any person who:
(1) is in Indiana; and
(2) has physical custody or control of the child;
to appear in person with the child.
(b) If a party to a child custody proceeding whose presence is
desired by the court is outside Indiana, the court may order that a notice
given under IC 31-21-3-3 include a statement:
(1) directing the party to appear in person with or without the
child; and
(2) informing the party that failure to appear may result in a
decision adverse to the party.
(c) The court may enter an order necessary to ensure the safety of:
(1) the child; and
(2) any person ordered to appear under this section.
(d) If a party to a child custody proceeding who is outside Indiana:
(1) is directed to appear under subsection (b); or
(2) desires to appear personally before the court with or without
the child;
the court may require another party to pay reasonable and necessary
travel and other expenses of the party who appears and of the child.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.138-2007, SEC.45.