Forfeiture; use of proceeds
Ind. Code § 31-16-3.5-3
in effectSec. 3. Upon forfeiture, the proceeds of the security, a bond, or other guarantee ordered to secure the obligation of child support, enforcement of a custody order, or enforcement of a parenting time order under this article may only be used to:
(1) reimburse the nonviolating party for actual costs or damages incurred in upholding the court's order;
(2) locate and return the child to the residence as set forth in the court's order, if the security, bond, or guarantee covers custody or parenting time, or both; or
(3) reimburse reasonable fees and court costs to the court appointed trustee.
As added by P.L.171-2001, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.68-2005, SEC.31.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/31Fetched: 10/17/2026