Indiana § 13-28-4-1 - Reports privileged
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 13-28-4-1 — Reports privileged, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-28-4-1. Reports privileged
Sec. 1. (a) The privilege created by this section does not apply to criminal investigations or proceedings. Environmental audit reports are admissible in criminal investigations or proceedings.
(b) Except as provided in section 2 of this chapter, an environmental audit report:
(1) is privileged; and
(2) is not admissible as evidence in a civil or an administrative legal action, including enforcement actions under IC 13-30-3.
[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-10-3-3.]
As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.224-1999, SEC.12.
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 13-28-4-1
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Section 13-28-4-1 ("Reports privileged") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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