Forfeiture; Use of Proceeds

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Sec. 3. Upon forfeiture, the proceeds of the security, a bond, or other guarantee ordered to secure the obligation of child support, enforcement of a custody order, or enforcement of a parenting time order under this article may only be used to:

(1) reimburse the nonviolating party for actual costs or damages incurred in upholding the court's order;

(2) locate and return the child to the residence as set forth in the court's order, if the security, bond, or guarantee covers custody or parenting time, or both; or

(3) reimburse reasonable fees and court costs to the court appointed trustee.

As added by P.L.171-2001, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.68-2005, SEC.31.


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