IN HB1465

Allows victims of domestic or family violence to file for a protective order against a family or household member who commits or threatens to commit an act of domestic or family violence (adds threat language to existing statute).

Permits parents, guardians, or other representatives to file protective orders on behalf of children against family or household members who commit or threaten domestic or family violence.

Allows protective orders against persons who have committed stalking under IC 35-45-10-5 or sex offenses under IC 35-42-4 against the petitioner or child.

Requires courts to issue only one order per respondent and to assign separate case numbers with separate court files when petitions name multiple respondents.

Effective July 1, 2011; amends IC 34-26-5-2.