Indiana Code Title 16. Health § 16-22-8-31

Sec. 31. (a) The director of the division of public health has the powers, functions, and duties of a local health officer.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), orders, citations, and administrative notices of violation issued by the director of the division of public health, the director's authorized representative, a supervisor in the division, or an environmental health specialist may be enforced by the corporation in a court with jurisdiction by filing a civil action in accordance with IC 16-42-5-28, IC 33-36-3-5(b), IC 34-28-5-1, IC 36-1-6-4, or IC 36-7-9-17.

(c) This subsection only applies to an enforcement action described in section 31.5(a) of this chapter.  The corporation may not file a civil action under subsection (b) to enforce an order, citation, or administrative notice unless the Marion County city-county council has authorized the corporation to file the civil action.

(d) A public health authority may petition a circuit or superior court for an order of isolation or quarantine by filing a civil action in accordance with IC 16-41-9.

(e) Unless otherwise provided by law, a change of venue from the county may not be granted for court proceedings initiated under this section.

(f) A change of venue from a judge must meet the requirements in IC 34-35-3-3 for court proceedings initiated under this section.