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2012 Indiana Code
TITLE 12. HUMAN SERVICES
ARTICLE 27. RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS BEING TREATED FOR MENTAL ILLNESS OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
CHAPTER 8. REMEDIES

IC 12-27-8
Chapter 8. Remedies

IC 12-27-8-1
Remedy for violations
 Sec. 1. A violation of rights recognized by this article may be remedied under this chapter.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.21.

IC 12-27-8-2
Action; court having jurisdiction; money damages for willful or wanton violations
 Sec. 2. (a) An individual whose rights were violated or a person authorized by statute to act on the individual's behalf may bring an action.
(b) An action under this section shall be brought in a court that has jurisdiction.
(c) In an action under this section, money damages may be awarded only for willful or wanton violation of the rights recognized by this article.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.21.

IC 12-27-8-3
Administrative remedies
 Sec. 3. A violation of rights recognized by this article may be remedied by an appropriate administrative action, including the following:
(1) Disciplinary action against an employee.
(2) Withdrawal of certification, license, or funding of a service provider.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.21.

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