Sec. 10. (a) A person enforcing this chapter may issue a complaint and summons for a violation of section 5 or 8 of this chapter or an ordinance described in section 9 of this chapter on a form other than the forms described in IC 9-30-3-6. However, the complaint must comply with the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure.

     (b) A complaint and summons issued under subsection (a) must explain the conditions described in IC 34-28-5-14 under which a court may enter a judgment against the person named in the summons and complaint without requiring the defendant to make a personal appearance before the court.

As added by P.L.71-1987, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.1-1993, SEC.25; P.L.43-1996, SEC.3; P.L.1-1998, SEC.74.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 5-16-9-10

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Judgment: means all final orders, decrees, and determinations in an action and all orders upon which executions may issue. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
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