Indiana Code > Title 8 > Article 23 > Chapter 16 – Legal Defense for Employees


§ 8-23-16-1	“Member” defined
§ 8-23-16-2	Application of chapter
§ 8-23-16-3	Duties of attorney general
§ 8-23-16-4	Admission of administrative determinations as evidence
§ 8-23-16-5	Right to select defense counsel; relieve from civil damages

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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.
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.
in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
member: means all employees and appointees of the department. See Indiana Code 8-23-16-1
Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.