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2019 Indiana Code
Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure
Article 42. Offenses Against the Person
Chapter 3.5. Human and Sexual Trafficking
35-42-3.5-3. Civil cause of action
Universal Citation: IN Code § 35-42-3.5-3 (2019)
IC 35-42-3.5-3 Civil cause of action
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:
(1) has a civil cause of action against the person convicted of the offense; and
(2) may recover the following from the person in the civil action:
(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.
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