Child participation in criminal organization activity

Sec. 2. A parent of a child who is a member of a criminal organization (as defined in IC 35-45-9-1), who actively encourages or knowingly benefits from the child's involvement in the criminal organization, is liable for actual damages arising from harm to a person or property intentionally caused by the child while participating in a criminal organization activity if: (1) the parent has custody of the child; (2) the child is living with the parent or guardian; and (3) the parent failed to use reasonable efforts to prevent the child's involvement in the criminal organization. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-31-1(c).] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.27. Amended by P.L.25-2016, SEC.16.