Indiana § 16-39-8-1 - Libel or slander; immunity
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 16-39-8-1 — Libel or slander; immunity, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-39-8-1. Libel or slander; immunity
Sec. 1. Providers and the providers' employees, agents, and representatives are immune from civil action for libel or slander arising from information or entries made in a patient health record if the information or entries are made in good faith and without malice.
[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-4-8-11.]
As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.22.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 16-39-8-1
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Section 16-39-8-1 ("Libel or slander; immunity") 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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