Sec. 3. It is not a defense to an action for punitive damages that the defendant is subject to criminal prosecution for the act or omission that gave rise to the civil action. However, a person may not recover both:

(1) punitive damages; and

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 34-24-3-3

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
(2) the amounts provided for under section 1 or 1.5 of this chapter.

[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-30-2.]

As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.146-2007, SEC.17.