Indiana Code 35-42-3.5-3. Civil cause of action
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Sec. 3. (a) If a person is convicted of an offense under sections 1 through 1.4 of this chapter, the victim of the offense:
(2) may recover the following from the person in the civil action:
(1) has a civil cause of action against the person convicted of the offense; and
Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-42-3.5-3
- Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
(A) Actual damages.
(B) Court costs (including fees).
(C) Punitive damages, when determined to be appropriate by the court.
(D) Reasonable attorney‘s fees.
(b) An action under this section must be brought not more than two (2) years after the date the person is convicted of the offense under sections 1 through 1.4 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.173-2006, SEC.52. Amended by P.L.106-2010, SEC.15; P.L.144-2018, SEC.26.