Indiana Code 14-28-4-26. Building or land violating ordinance declared public nuisance; investigations
(1) a building erected, raised, or converted; or
Terms Used In Indiana Code 14-28-4-26
- Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
in violation of an ordinance or a regulation adopted under this chapter or under IC 13-2-22.6 (before its repeal) to be a common nuisance. The owner of the building, land, or premises is liable for maintaining a common nuisance.
(b) If penalties have been provided for violation of an ordinance, the attorney of the county or municipality shall, upon receipt of information of a violation of an ordinance or a regulation adopted under the county’s or municipality’s authority, make an investigation of the alleged violation. If the facts are sufficient to establish a reasonable belief that a violation has occurred, the attorney may file a complaint against the violator and prosecute the alleged violation.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-2-22.6-22.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.21.