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.
34-57-5-1. Applicability of Chapter
Sec. 1. (a) This chapter is applicable only to the family law matters described in section 2 of this chapter and does not apply to any other type of arbitration. An appellate court opinion interpreting or construing this chapter has precedential value only for family law arbitrations and does not apply to any other type […]
34-58-1-3. Order if Claim Barred
Sec. 3. If a court determines that a claim may not proceed under section 2 of this chapter, the court shall enter an order: (1) explaining why the claim may not proceed; and (2) stating whether there are any remaining claims in the complaint or petition that may proceed. As added by P.L.80-2004, SEC.6.
34-57-5-2. Family Law Arbitration Authorized; Family Law Arbitration Procedures
Sec. 2. (a) In an action: (1) for the dissolution of a marriage; (2) to establish: (A) child support; (B) custody; or (C) parenting time; or (3) to modify: (A) a decree; (B) a judgment; or (C) an order; entered under IC 31; both parties may agree in writing to submit to arbitration by a […]