Indiana § 31-9-2-122.9 "Substantially burden"

Indiana Statutes

§ 31-9-2-122.9 — "Substantially burden"

Indiana § 31-9-2-122.9

Art. 9DEFINITIONS

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Ind. Code § 31-9-2-122.9 (2026).

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9.

(a)"Substantially burden", for purposes of IC 31-42, means:

(1)constraining, inhibiting, curtailing, or denying the right of a parent, either directly or indirectly; or

(2)compelling any action contrary to the right of a parent; to direct the upbringing, religious instruction, education, or health care of the parent's child.

(b)The term includes the following:

(1)Withholding benefits.

(2)Assessing criminal, civil, or administrative penalties or damages.

(3)Exclusion from governmental programs.

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9. (a) "Substantially burden", for purposes
of IC 31-42, means:
(1) constraining, inhibiting, curtailing, or denying the right of a
parent, either directly or indirectly; or
(2) compelling any action contrary to the right of a parent;
to direct the upbringing, religious instruction, education, or health care
of the parent's child.
(b) The term includes the following:
(1) Withholding benefits.
(2) Assessing criminal, civil, or administrative penalties or
damages.
(3) Exclusion from governmental programs.