Indiana Code 34-11-2-16. Female genital mutilation
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Sec. 16. (a) An action for civil female genital mutilation (IC 34-24-3-5) must be commenced not later than ten (10) years after the eighteenth birthday of the child.
(1) Actual damages.
(b) An action for any damages under this section may include the following:
Terms Used In Indiana Code 34-11-2-16
- 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
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
(2) Compensatory damages.
(3) Punitive damages.
(4) Treble damages (as described in IC 34-24-3-5), on proof of actual damages if the defendant‘s acts were willful and malicious.
(5) Attorney‘s fees and costs.
(6) Any other appropriate relief.
As added by P.L.51-2021, SEC.4.