§ 35-42-3.5-3. Victim has civil cause of action against person convicted of offense -- Damages recoverable -- Statute of limitations.

Statutes | Burns Ind. Code Ann. § 35-42-3.5-3 | 2020

(a) If a person is convicted of an offense under section 1 through 1.4 [IC 35-42-3.5-1 through IC 35-42-3.5-1.4] 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 attorneys 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.