Indiana Code > Title 34 > Article 24 > Chapter 2 – Civil Remedies for Racketeering Activity


§ 34-24-2-1	Injunctive relief from corrupt business influence; action by prosecuting attorney
§ 34-24-2-2	Action for forfeiture of property incident to corrupt business influence
§ 34-24-2-3	Order to have property subject to forfeiture seized
§ 34-24-2-4	Seizure of property subject to forfeiture; requisites; custody; limitation of actions
§ 34-24-2-5	Rights of secured party in property subject to forfeiture
§ 34-24-2-6	Action of aggrieved person for injunctive relief and damages from corrupt business influence; jury trial; right to forfeited property; state as aggrieved person
§ 34-24-2-7	Relitigation of issues determined in criminal proceeding barred by collateral estoppel
§ 34-24-2-8	Retention of attorney to bring action

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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 34 > Article 24 > Chapter 2 - Civil Remedies for Racketeering Activity

Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
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
Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
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.
Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
Foreclosure: A legal process in which property that is collateral or security for a loan may be sold to help repay the loan when the loan is in default. ^{Source: OCC}
Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
Judgment: means all final orders, decrees, and determinations in an action and all orders upon which executions may issue. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
real property: include lands, tenements, and hereditaments. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
Temporary restraining order: Prohibits a person from an action that is likely to cause irreparable harm. This differs from an injunction in that it may be granted immediately, without notice to the opposing party, and without a hearing. It is intended to last only until a hearing can be held.
Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.