§ 34-26-7.5-1 Application
§ 34-26-7.5-2 Definitions
§ 34-26-7.5-3 Petition to expunge protection order records
§ 34-26-7.5-4 Duties of court upon receipt of petition to expunge protection order
§ 34-26-7.5-5 Expungement hearing; burden of proof
§ 34-26-7.5-6 Records expunged
§ 34-26-7.5-7 Effect of expungement

Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 34 > Article 26 > Chapter 7.5 - Petitions to Expunge Protection Orders

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Verified: when applied to pleadings, means supported by oath or affirmation in writing. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5