Sec. 14. (a) In a child custody proceeding in Indiana, the court may order a party to the proceeding who is in Indiana to appear before the court in person with or without the child. The court may order any person who: (1) is in Indiana; and (2) has physical custody or control of the child; to appear in person with the child. (b) If a party to a child custody proceeding whose presence is desired by the court is outside Indiana, the court may order that a notice given under IC 31-21-3-3 include a statement: (1) directing the party to appear in person with or without the child; and (2) informing the party that failure to appear may result in a decision adverse to the party. (c) The court may enter an order necessary to ensure the safety of: (1) the child; and (2) any person ordered to appear under this section. (d) If a party to a child custody proceeding who is outside Indiana: (1) is directed to appear under subsection (b); or (2) desires to appear personally before the court with or without the child; the court may require another party to pay reasonable and necessary travel and other expenses of the party who appears and of the child. IC 31-21-6 Chapter 6. Enforcement 31-21-6-1 Order for the return of a child made under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction 31-21-6-2 Enforcement of a child custody determination made in another state; remedies 31-21-6-3 Temporary orders 31-21-6-4 Registry of child custody determinations made in another state; registering court duties; notice requirements 31-21-6-5 Hearing to contest validity of a registered order 31-21-6-6 Enforcement of registered child custody determinations 31-21-6-7 Proceedings pending in another state 31-21-6-8 Petition verification requirements 31-21-6-9 Court duties after petition is filed 31-21-6-10 Service of petition 31-21-6-11 Orders concerning physical custody of a child 31-21-6-12 Fees, costs, and expenses; request for assistance of law enforcement; additional relief; refusal to testify; spousal privilege 31-21-6-13 Application for issuance of a warrant to take physical custody of a child 31-21-6-14 Information on a warrant to take physical custody of a child 31-21-6-15 Reasonable expenses awards 31-21-6-16 Full faith and credit to out-of-state orders 31-21-6-17 Appeals 31-21-6-18 Proceeding to locate a child 31-21-6-19 Law enforcement officer actions 31-21-6-20 Assessment of costs
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