Female genital mutilation

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. (b) An action for any damages under this section may include the following: (1) Actual damages. (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.