Indiana § 34-24-3-5 - Female genital mutilation
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§ 34-24-3-5. Female genital mutilation
Sec. 5. If a victim suffers a pecuniary loss as a result of a violation of IC 35-42-2-10 (female genital mutilation), the victim may bring a civil action against the person in violation of IC 35-42-2-10, even if the person has not been prosecuted or convicted of the offense under IC 35-42-2-10. In an action under this section, a victim may seek an award of the following:
(1) Actual damages caused by the violation if the victim has not been awarded damages under IC 35-42-2-10.
(2) An amount not to exceed three (3) times the amount of actual damages of the victim suffering the loss.
(3) The costs of the action.
(4) A reasonable attorney's fee.
As added by P.L.51-2021, SEC.5.
IC 34-24-4Chapter 4. Drug Dealer Liability
34-24-4-0.3Application of statute of limitations 34-24-4-1Liability of person participating in illegal drug market; exception for law enforcement investigations 34-24-4-2Parties plaintiff 34-24-4-3Parties defendant 34-24-4-4Recovery of damages, costs, and attorney's fees 34-24-4-5Action by individual drug user 34-24-4-6Third party insurance or indemnification prohibited 34-24-4-7Joinder of parties and actions 34-24-4-8Comparative liability of individual drug user as plaintiff 34-24-4-9Right of contribution 34-24-4-10Burden of proof 34-24-4-11Prejudgment attachment 34-24-4-12Limitation of actions 34-24-4-13Attorney general representing state or political subdivision; stay of action pending investigation or prosecution 34-24-4-14Intrafamilial tort immunity
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 34-24-3-5 ("Female genital mutilation") 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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