§ 5-2-6.1-23 — Liens on civil awards; deductions; limits

Indiana § 5-2-6.1-23

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 5: STATE AND LOCAL ADMINISTRATION
• Art. 2: LAW ENFORCEMENT
• Ch. 6.1: Compensation for Victims of Violent Crimes

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(a) In addition to the subrogation rights under
section 22 of this chapter, the state is entitled to a lien in the amount of
the award on a recovery made by or on behalf of the claimant.
(b) The state may:
(1) recover the amount under subsection (a) in a separate action;
or
(2) intervene in an action brought by or on behalf of the claimant.
(c) If the claimant brings the action, the claimant may deduct from
the money owed to the state under the lien the state's pro rata share of
the reasonable expenses for the court suit, including attorney's fees of
not more than fifteen percent (15%).

Legislative History

As added by P.L.47-1993, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.121-2006, SEC.12; P.L.161-2013, SEC.4; P.L.113-2014, SEC.9.