34-59-1-6. “State”
Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, “state” means any of the following: (1) A state of the United States. (2) The District of Columbia. (3) Puerto Rico. (4) The United States Virgin Islands. (5) A federally recognized Indian tribe. (6) Any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. As […]
34-59-1-7. “Sworn Declaration”
Sec. 7. (a) As used in this chapter, “sworn declaration” means a declaration in a signed record given under oath. (b) The term includes a sworn statement, verification, certificate, and affidavit. As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.2.
34-59-1-8. “Unsworn Declaration”
Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, “unsworn declaration” means a declaration in a signed record that is not given under oath but is given under penalty of perjury. As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.2.
34-59-1-9. Effect of Unsworn Declaration; Application
Sec. 9. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), if an Indiana law requires or allows the use of a sworn declaration, an unsworn declaration meeting the requirements of this chapter has the same effect as a sworn declaration. (b) This chapter does not apply to: (1) a deposition; (2) an oath of office; (3) […]
34-59-1-10. Unsworn Declaration; Type of Medium
Sec. 10. If an Indiana law requires that a sworn declaration be presented in a particular medium, an unsworn declaration must be presented in that medium. As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.2.
34-59-1-11. Unsworn Declaration; Form
Sec. 11. An unsworn declaration under this chapter must be in substantially the following form: I declare and affirm under penalty of perjury under the laws of Indiana that the foregoing is true and correct, and that I am physically located outside the geographic boundaries of the United States, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin […]
34-59-1-12. Consideration for Uniformity of the Law
Sec. 12. In applying and construing this chapter, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact the Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act. As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.2.
34-59-1-13. Electronic Signatures; Electronic Delivery
Sec. 13. This chapter modifies, limits, and supersedes the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (15 U.S.C. 7001 et seq.) but does not: (1) modify, limit, or supersede 15 U.S.C. 7001(c); or (2) authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in 15 U.S.C. 7003(b). As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.2.
34-60-1-1. “Victim”
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “victim” means: (1) an individual against whom an act of: (A) domestic or family violence; (B) dating violence; (C) sexual assault (as defined in IC 5-26.5-1-8); (D) human and sexual trafficking (IC 35-42-3.5); or (E) stalking (IC 35-45-10-5); is committed; or (2) an individual: (A) who is not […]
34-60-1-2. “Victim Advocate”
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “victim advocate” has the meaning set forth in IC 35-37-6-3.5. As added by P.L.150-2014, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.70-2016, SEC.1.