Indiana § 12-15-1-12 - Attorney general; appearance and representation of state in proceedings affecting property or resources upon which state may have claim
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§ 12-15-1-12. Attorney general; appearance and representation of state in proceedings affecting property or resources upon which state may have claim
Sec. 12. The attorney general may enter the appearance of the state in a proceeding affecting property or resources upon which the state may have a claim for Medicaid to do the following:
(1) Prosecute and defend in the proceeding.
(2) Institute probate proceedings as a creditor to deceased persons.
(3) Enter into a stipulation, a compromise, a settlement, an agreement, or an arrangement with respect to appropriate claims, either in the course of or in the absence of and apart from any action or proceeding.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-26.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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