As used in this chapter, "abuse" refers to the occurrence of one (1) or more of the following acts between family members or current or former household members:
- (1) Attempting to cause or intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing bodily injury to, physical harm to, sexual assault on, involuntary sexual intercourse with, or rape of another individual.
- (2) Knowingly engaging in a course of conduct or repeatedly committing acts, including stalking (as defined in IC 35-45-10-1 ) or impermissible contact (as defined in IC 35-45-10-3 ), under circumstances that place the individual toward whom such acts are directed in reasonable fear of bodily injury or physical harm.
- (3) Subjecting another individual to false imprisonment.
- (4) Attempting to cause or intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing damage to property in order to intimidate or attempt to control the behavior of another individual.
As added by P.L.188-1996, SEC.2.