Sec. 15. In any action brought under this chapter:

(1) evidence of the general reputation of the property is admissible to corroborate testimony based on personal knowledge or observation, or evidence seized during the execution of a search and seizure warrant, but is not sufficient to establish the existence of a nuisance under this chapter; and

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 32-30-8-15

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • 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.
  • nuisance: means the use of a property to commit an act constituting an offense under IC 35-48-4. See Indiana Code 32-30-8-1
  • property: means a house, a building, a mobile home, or an apartment that is leased for residential or commercial purposes. See Indiana Code 32-30-8-2
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
(2) evidence that the nuisance had been discontinued at the time of the filing of the complaint or at the time of the hearing does not bar the imposition of appropriate relief by the court under sections 10 through 14 of this chapter.

[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 34-19-3-15.]

As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.15.