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Ind. Code § 31-18.5-8-1

Grounds for rendition

Known as the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act

The act spans §§ 31-18.5-1-1 to 31-18.5-9-1 (76 sections).

As added by P.L.206-2015, SEC.53.

Sec. 1. (a) For purposes of this chapter, "governor" includes:

(1) an individual performing the functions of governor; or

(2) the executive authority of a state covered by this article.

(b) The governor of Indiana may:

(1) demand that the governor of another state surrender an individual found in the other state who is charged criminally in Indiana with having failed to provide for the support of an obligee; or

(2) on the demand of the governor of another state, surrender an individual found in Indiana who is charged criminally in the other state with having failed to provide for the support of an obligee.

(c) A provision for extradition of individuals not inconsistent with this article applies to the demand even if the individual whose surrender is demanded was not in the demanding state when the crime was allegedly committed and has not fled therefrom.

Official source: Indiana General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Indiana statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.