Indiana Code 5-2-6.1-37.5. Contingency fee at hearing may not exceed 10%

Sec. 37.5. An attorney who represents a victim at a hearing conducted by the division related to a claim under this chapter may not:

(1) charge a claimant a contingency fee for the representation that exceeds ten percent (10%) of the value of the award; or

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
claimant: means any of the following individuals filing an application for assistance under this chapter:
Indiana Code 5-2-6.1-1
division: refers to the victim services division of the Indiana criminal justice institute. See Indiana Code 5-2-6.1-2
victim: means an individual who suffers bodily injury or death as a result of a violent crime. See Indiana Code 5-2-6.1-7

(2) receive a direct payment from the division.

As added by P.L.121-2006, SEC.17.