This chapter applies to a proceeding:

1. (1) pending before a court, a body, or an official, that exists under the constitution or laws of Indiana;
2. (2) in which certain limitations of time are or may be fixed by law or rule for doing any acts in the proceeding; and

3. (3) if an emergency exists or arises by reason of:

   1. (A) war;
   2. (B) insurrection;
   3. (C) pestilence; or

   4. (D) act of God;

      which prevents the performance of an act that is essential to conserve substantial rights.

      [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-2-35-1 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.2.