Indiana § 35-42-3.5-3 Civil cause of action

Indiana Statutes

§ 35-42-3.5-3 — Civil cause of action

Indiana § 35-42-3.5-3

Art. 42OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON

Ch. 3.5Human and Sexual Trafficking

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Ind. Code § 35-42-3.5-3 (2026).

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(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.

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(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.