§ 4-1.2-3. Order for temporary care of seized animals.
(a) If it appears from the allegations of the petition and other affirmations of fact
accompanying the petition, or provided subsequent thereto, that there is reasonable
cause to find that the animal's condition or the circumstances surrounding its care
require that its custody be immediately assumed to safeguard its welfare, the court
shall either:
(1) Issue an order to the owner(s) or person(s) having responsibility for the care of
the animal to show cause at such time as the court may designate why the court shall
not vest in some suitab
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§ 4-1.2-3. Order for temporary care of seized animals.
(a) If it appears from the allegations of the petition and other affirmations of fact
accompanying the petition, or provided subsequent thereto, that there is reasonable
cause to find that the animal's condition or the circumstances surrounding its care
require that its custody be immediately assumed to safeguard its welfare, the court
shall either:
(1) Issue an order to the owner(s) or person(s) having responsibility for the care of
the animal to show cause at such time as the court may designate why the court shall
not vest in some suitable state, municipal, or other public or private agency or person
the animal's temporary care and custody pending a hearing on the petition; or
(2) Issue an order vesting in some suitable state, municipal, or other public or private
agency or person, the animal's temporary care and custody, pending a hearing on the
petition, which hearing shall be held within ten (10) days from the issuance of the
order on the need for such temporary care and custody. The service of the orders may
be made by any officer authorized by law to serve process, state police officer, indifferent
person, or by certified mail with return receipt requested if the individual lives
out of state.