Courts would pause some eviction cases while veterans seek housing aid

The court must pause the eviction case. This applies to defendants in eviction cases who qualify for and have applied for housing aid from either veterans' agency. The defendant must show the court that they qualify for and have applied for housing aid from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or the Indiana Department of Veterans' Affairs. The pause lasts until the earlier of 45 days after the court issues its order or the application is processed and the defendant receives aid or the application is denied.

After the pause ends, the court must dismiss the case, grant another pause under the same rule, or let the landlord continue the case. This applies when a pause under the veterans' housing aid rule expires. The court makes its choice based on the facts of the case. The court makes this decision when the pause expires.