Indiana § 34-29-3-2 - Recovery of damages

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§ 34-29-3-2. Recovery of damages

Sec. 2. A person arrested contrary to this article may recover from the person arresting or causing the arrest:

(1) twenty dollars ($20) in damages; or

(2) a greater amount in the discretion of the jury.

[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-11-3 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.25.

IC 34-30ARTICLE 30. IMMUNITY FROM CIVIL LIABILITY

Ch. 1.Scope of Article Ch. 2.Repealed Ch. 2.1.Statutes Outside IC 34 That Confer Immunity Ch. 3.Agriculture: Immunity From Civil Liability for Allowing the Gleaning of Agricultural Products Ch. 4.Charities: Immunity of Certain Volunteer Directors Ch. 5.Charities: Immunity in Connection With the Gift of Food to Charitable Entities Ch. 6.Environment: Immunity from Liability for Certain Hazardous Discharges Ch. 7.Governmental Entities: Tort Claims Act; Immunity for Certain Acts of Governmental Entities and Employees Ch. 8.Governmental Entities: Immunity of State and Other Persons Related to Use of an Armory Ch. 9.Governmental Entities: Immunity for Certain Activities on Property Leased by a State Agency Ch. 10.Governmental Entities: Immunity of County Auditor for Issuance of Warrant Upon Treasurer Ch. 10.5.Governmental Entities: Immunity for Donations of Equipment to Fire Departments Ch. 11.Guest Statute: Immunity of Owners or Operators of Motor Vehicle for Injury to Passengers Ch. 12.Health Care: Immunity of Persons Rendering Emergency First Aid Ch. 12.5.Health Care: Immunity of Hospitals and Certain Persons Providing Smallpox Immunizations Ch. 13.Health Care: Immunity of Persons Providing Voluntary Health Care Ch. 13.5.Health Care: Immunity for Persons Providing Services in a Disaster Ch. 14.Health Care: Immunity of Certain Persons Who Administer Medications to Pupils at School Ch. 14.5.Health Care: Medical Malpractice Ch. 15.Health Care: Privileged Communications of Health Care Provider Peer Review Committees Ch. 15.5.Health Care: Wellness Programs for Physicians Ch. 16.Health Care: Privileged Communications of Mental Health Service Providers Ch. 17.Insurance: Immunity for Acts or Omissions in Making Insurance Inspections Ch. 18.Sports: Immunity of Persons Involved in the Special Olympics Ch. 19.Sports: Immunity of Certain Persons Involved in Sports or Leisure Activities Ch. 19.5.Immunity of Owner of Property Adjacent to Lake Michigan Ch. 20.Immunity for Use of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Other Than the Owner Ch. 21.Military Bases: Immunity for Noise Pollution and Telecommunications Interference Ch. 22.Events: Immunity of Advertiser or Sponsor Ch. 23.Liability Connected With Consumption of Food and Beverages Ch. 24.Immunity for Misuse of E85 Motor Fuel Ch. 25.Immunity for Youth Shelters Ch. 26.Real Property Suspected to Be Vacant or Abandoned Ch. 27.Volunteer Professional Services of a Registered Architect, Land Surveyor, or Professional Engineer Related to a Declared Emergency Ch. 28.Immunity for Schools, School Employees, and School Boards Concerning Student Health Ch. 29.Immunity for Damage Caused Rescuing a Child Ch. 29.2.Immunity From Liability to Uninsured Motorist With a Previous Violation Ch. 30.Immunity for Removing a Domestic Animal From a Locked Motor Vehicle Ch. 31.Immunity for Justified Use of Force Ch. 31.5.Immunity Concerning Reservoir Conservancy District Ch. 32.Expired Ch. 33.Expired Ch. 34.Immunity for a Buyback Vehicle Ch. 35.Liability Connected With the Absence of Optional Equipment

IC 34-30-1Chapter 1. Scope of Article

34-30-1-1Additional immunities 34-30-1-2Legal research for other immunities

Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 34-29-3-2 ("Recovery of damages") 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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