Indiana Code 34-24-3-5. Female genital mutilation
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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:
(2) An amount not to exceed three (3) times the amount of actual damages of the victim suffering the loss.
(1) Actual damages caused by the violation if the victim has not been awarded damages under IC 35-42-2-10.
Terms Used In Indiana Code 34-24-3-5
- 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.
- loss: includes expenses incurred in securing a computer system or computer network against unauthorized intrusion. See Indiana Code 34-24-3-0.5
(3) The costs of the action.
(4) A reasonable attorney‘s fee.
As added by P.L.51-2021, SEC.5.