Sec. 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;

Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-14-1.5-3

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
(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.1. Amended by P.L.68-2005, SEC.13.