Indiana § 36-2-11-7.5 Personal liability for dishonored checks

Indiana Statutes

§ 36-2-11-7.5 — Personal liability for dishonored checks

Indiana § 36-2-11-7.5

Title 36LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Art. 2GOVERNMENT OF COUNTIES GENERALLY

Ch. 11County Recorder

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Ind. Code § 36-2-11-7.5 (2026).

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5. A county recorder is not personally liable for the amount of a dishonored check, for penalties assessed against a dishonored check, or for financial institution charges relating to a dishonored check, if:

(1)the check was tendered to the county recorder for the payment of a fee; and

(2)the acceptance of the check was not an act or omission constituting gross negligence or an intentional disregard of the responsibilities of the office of county recorder.

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5. A county recorder is not personally liable
for the amount of a dishonored check, for penalties assessed against a
dishonored check, or for financial institution charges relating to a
dishonored check, if:
(1) the check was tendered to the county recorder for the payment
of a fee; and
(2) the acceptance of the check was not an act or omission
constituting gross negligence or an intentional disregard of the
responsibilities of the office of county recorder.