Indiana § 34-24-3-5 Female genital mutilation

Indiana Statutes

§ 34-24-3-5 — Female genital mutilation

Indiana § 34-24-3-5

Title 34CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE

Art. 24CIVIL PROCEEDINGS RELATED TO CRIMINAL

Ch. 3Treble Damages Allowed in Certain Civil Actions by

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Ind. Code § 34-24-3-5 (2026).

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If a victim suffers a pecuniary loss as a result of a violation of IC 35-42-2-10 (female genital mutilation), the victim may bring a civil action against the person in violation of IC 35-42-2-10, even if the person has not been prosecuted or convicted of the offense under IC 35-42-2-10. In an action under this section, a victim may seek an award of the following:

(1)Actual damages caused by the violation if the victim has not been awarded damages under IC 35-42-2-10.

(2)An amount not to exceed three (3) times the amount of actual damages of the victim suffering the loss.

(3)The costs of the action.

(4)A reasonable attorney's fee.

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If a victim suffers a pecuniary loss as a result
of a violation of IC 35-42-2-10 (female genital mutilation), the victim
may bring a civil action against the person in violation of IC 35-42-2-10, even if the person has not been prosecuted or convicted of
the offense under IC 35-42-2-10. In an action under this section, a
victim may seek an award of the following:
(1) Actual damages caused by the violation if the victim has not
been awarded damages under IC 35-42-2-10.
(2) An amount not to exceed three (3) times the amount of actual
damages of the victim suffering the loss.
(3) The costs of the action.
(4) A reasonable attorney's fee.