Indiana Code > Title 29 > Article 3.5 > Chapter 2


§ 29-3.5-2-1	Considerations in determining jurisdiction
§ 29-3.5-2-2	Exclusive basis for determining jurisdiction
§ 29-3.5-2-3	Jurisdiction of Indiana courts; criteria
§ 29-3.5-2-4	Special jurisdiction
§ 29-3.5-2-5	Duration of the jurisdiction of a court that appoints a guardian or issues a protective order
§ 29-3.5-2-6	Courts authorized to decline exercising jurisdiction upon determining that the courts of another state are the more appropriate forum
§ 29-3.5-2-7	Authorized responses to a determination that jurisdiction has been acquired because of unjustifiable conduct
§ 29-3.5-2-8	Notice requirements when another state is the respondent’s home state
§ 29-3.5-2-9	Rules concerning proceedings filed in two states

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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
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.
Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
United States: includes the District of Columbia and the commonwealths, possessions, states in free association with the United States, and the territories. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5

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