Indiana § 4-6-6-4 - Compensation; payment from recoveries or disbursing officers
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 4-6-6-4 — Compensation; payment from recoveries or disbursing officers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-6-6-4. Compensation; payment from recoveries or disbursing officers
Sec. 4. The compensation of any special deputy attorney general shall be payable from the amount recovered for the benefit of any city, town, township, county, or other governmental unit or public entity of the state as a result of the successful prosecution of any civil proceedings in which any special deputy attorney general has been appointed and employed, and the attorney general of Indiana is authorized to pay compensation to any special deputy attorney general from the amount and to remit the balance to the governmental unit or public entity on behalf of which the amount has been recovered. In the event any civil proceedings are unsuccessful and, upon prosecution to final conclusion, do not result in the recovery of any funds, compensation shall be payable from the funds of the governmental unit or public entity on behalf of which any civil proceedings may have been brought, and the disbursing officers of any and all governmental units or public entities of the state are authorized and directed to make payment in full of any compensation to any special duty attorney general, without an appropriation being made upon certification of the attorney general and the judge of the court in which the action was brought to any disbursing officer of the amount due any special deputy attorney general for the special deputy attorney general's services in connection with the conduct and prosecution of any civil proceedings.
Formerly: Acts 1955, c.284, s.4. As amended by P.L.215-2016, SEC.42.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 4-6-6-4
What does Indiana Code § 4-6-6-4 cover?
Section 4-6-6-4 ("Compensation; payment from recoveries or disbursing officers") 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.
How do I cite Indiana § 4-6-6-4?
A common citation format is "Indiana Code § 4-6-6-4" (Indiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Indiana law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Indiana official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Indiana attorney.
How does Indiana § 4-6-6-4 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Indiana can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Indiana.