Sec. 7. (a) This section applies to a class action against the state.
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Terms Used In Indiana Code 34-52-2-7
- Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
(b) This section applies to an action filed after June 30, 2017.
(c) Subject to the requirements of this chapter, a court shall not award attorney‘s fees without conducting a hearing.
(d) A hearing to determine the award of attorney’s fees under this section may include:
(1) presentation of evidence;
(2) testimony of expert witnesses; and
(3) any other evidence the court requires to make its determination.
As added by P.L.256-2017, SEC.189.