Indiana Code 34-58-1-2. Frivolous, nonjudiciable, or moot claims barred; dismissal of claims by a person falsely claiming indigent status
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Sec. 2. (a) A court shall review a complaint or petition filed by an offender and shall determine if the claim may proceed. A claim may not proceed if the court determines that the claim:
(2) is not a claim upon which relief may be granted; or
(1) is frivolous;
Terms Used In Indiana Code 34-58-1-2
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
(3) seeks monetary relief from a defendant who is immune from liability for such relief.
(b) A claim is frivolous under subsection (a)(1) if the claim:
(1) is made primarily to harass a person; or
(2) lacks an arguable basis either in:
(A) law; or
(B) fact.
(c) A court shall dismiss a complaint or petition if:
(1) the offender who filed the complaint or petition received leave to prosecute the action as an indigent person; and
(2) the court determines that the offender misrepresented the offender’s claim not to have sufficient funds to prosecute the action.
As added by P.L.80-2004, SEC.6.