Title 34, CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "arising from COVID-19" has the meaning set forth in IC 34-6-2.1-14. As added by P.L.166-2021, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.186-2025, SEC.179.

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "claimant" means an individual or entity who initiates a cause of action alleging loss or damages arising from COVID-19 in a contract, implied contract, quasi-contract, or unjust enrichment claim. As added by P.L.166-2021, SEC.13.

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "covered entity" means: (1) a governmental entity (as defined by IC 34-6-2.1-77), including a political subdivision (as defined in IC 34-6-2.1-155); and (2) an approved postsecondary educational institution (as defined by IC 21-7-13-6). As added b…

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "COVID-19" has the meaning set forth in IC 34-6-2.1-40. As added by P.L.166-2021, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.186-2025, SEC.181.

Sec. 7. A claimant may not bring, and a court may not certify, a class action lawsuit against a covered entity for loss or damages arising from COVID-19 in a contract, implied contract, quasi-contract, or unjust enrichment claim. As added by P.L.166-2021, SEC.13.

Sec. 1. All public lawsuits shall be brought solely in conformity with and governed by the provisions of this chapter. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-17-2.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.8.

Sec. 10. (a) A public lawsuit may not be brought, and no trial court has jurisdiction of any public lawsuit that is brought: (1) more than ten (10) days after the first publication required by law for the sale of bonds of a municipal corporation; or (2) in the case of a lease und…

Sec. 11. As a condition precedent to bringing any public lawsuit, a plaintiff must first exhaust all the administrative remedies available to the plaintiff under applicable law, including but not limited to the filing of a remonstrance where the issues raised could have been rais…

Sec. 12. Where: (1) as a condition precedent to the construction, financing, or leasing of a public improvement, the municipal corporation is required to hold a public hearing preceded by public notice; and (2) the hearing is held and the notice is given in accordance with applic…

Sec. 2. (a) Plaintiffs in a public lawsuit may sue in their capacity either as citizens or taxpayers of the municipal corporation. (b) A public lawsuit described in subsection (a) is a class suit (whether captioned as such or not), subject to the rights of intervention, the addit…

Sec. 3. The procedure in the trial court governing trial of the public lawsuit is the same as in other civil cases. When possible, the hearing on any interlocutory order shall be consolidated with the hearing on all other justiciable issues. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-…

Sec. 4. A change of venue from the judge may be permitted, but no change from the county may be permitted. When a change from the judge has been requested in accordance with the time limits prescribed by law, the affidavit or motion for the change shall be immediately certified t…

Sec. 5. (a) The rules regarding the selection of a special judge in civil cases do not apply. The supreme court shall appoint the special judge in a public lawsuit. (b) A special judge is not required to reside in the county in which the case is pending or in any adjoining county…

Sec. 6. To expedite the trial of the case, either party may apply to the court for the appointment of a special reporter or firm of reporters to be the court reporter for the public lawsuit which the court may in its discretion approve. The moving party shall pay the cost, which …

Sec. 7. (a) At any time before the final hearing in a public lawsuit, the defendant may petition for an order of the court that the cause be dismissed unless the plaintiff posts a bond with surety to be approved by the court. The bond must be payable to the defendant for the paym…

Sec. 8. Appeals from any final judgment in a public lawsuit shall be governed by, and taken in the same manner and with the same time limits, as appeals from interlocutory orders of a circuit or superior court under applicable law. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-17-6.] A…

Sec. 9. Extensions of time, both in the trial court and in the Indiana supreme court, shall be granted only in extreme cases. The trial of a public lawsuit and the hearing of any appeal shall be advanced by the trial court and by the Indiana supreme court respectively, without re…

Sec. 1. Every charge of incest, homosexuality, bestiality, fornication, adultery, or whoredom falsely made against any person is actionable in the same manner as in the case of slanderous words charging a felony. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-62-1.] As added by P.L.1-19…

Sec. 1. To create a source of money for the patient's compensation fund, an annual surcharge shall be levied on all health care providers in Indiana. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 27-12-5-1.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.13.

Sec. 2. (a) As used in this section, "actuarial program" means a program used or created by the department to determine the actuarial risk posed to the patient compensation fund under IC 34-18-6 (or IC 27-12-6 before its repeal) by a hospital. The program must be: (1) developed t…

Sec. 3. (a) The surcharge shall be collected on the same basis as premiums by each insurer, risk manager, or surplus lines producer. (b) The surcharge is due and payable within thirty (30) days after the premium for malpractice liability insurance has been received by the insurer…

Sec. 4. (a) The commissioner may adopt rules establishing the following: (1) The manner of determination of the surcharge for a health care provider that establishes financial responsibility in a way other than by a policy of malpractice liability insurance. (2) The manner of pay…

Sec. 0.2. The addition of IC 33-1-1.5-4.5 (before its repeal, now codified at section 1 of this chapter) by P.L.278-1995 applies to a cause of action that accrues after June 30, 1995. As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.553.

Sec. 1. In a product liability action, there is a rebuttable presumption that the product that caused the physical harm was not defective and that the manufacturer or seller of the product was not negligent if, before the sale by the manufacturer, the product: (1) was in conformi…

Sec. 1. The following definitions apply throughout this chapter: (1) "Human reproductive material" means: (A) a human spermatozoon or ovum; or (B) a human organism at any stage of development from fertilized ovum to embryo. (2) "Physician" means a physician licensed under IC 25-2…

Sec. 2. A: (1) woman who gives birth to a child after being treated for infertility by a physician; (2) spouse of the woman; (3) surviving spouse of the woman; or (4) child born as a result of the actions of a physician described in this chapter; may bring an action against a hea…

Sec. 3. A donor of human reproductive material may bring an action against a health care provider who: (1) treats a patient for infertility by using human reproductive material donated by the donor; and (2) knows or reasonably should have known that the human reproductive materia…

Sec. 4. A plaintiff who prevails in an action under this chapter is entitled to reasonable attorney's fees, the costs of the fertility treatment (in an action brought under section 2 of this chapter), and: (1) compensatory and punitive damages; or (2) liquidated damages of ten th…

Sec. 5. (a) A person who brings an action under section 2 of this chapter has a separate cause of action for each child born as the result of the fraudulent fertility treatment. (b) A person who brings an action under section 3 of this chapter has a separate cause of action for e…

Sec. 6. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit a person from pursuing any other remedy provided by law. As added by P.L.215-2019, SEC.2.

Sec. 1. This chapter shall be construed to promote the: (1) protection and safety of all victims of domestic or family violence in a fair, prompt, and effective manner; (2) protection and safety of all victims of harassment in a fair, prompt, and effective manner; and (3) prevent…

Sec. 10. (a) If a court issues: (1) an order for protection ex parte effective for a period described under section 9(f) of this chapter; or (2) a modification of an order for protection ex parte effective for a period described under section 9(f) of this chapter; and provides re…

Sec. 11. If a respondent is excluded from the residence of a petitioner or ordered to stay away from a petitioner, an invitation by the petitioner to do so does not waive or nullify an order for protection. As added by P.L.133-2002, SEC.56.

Sec. 12. If a petitioner: (1) files a written request for dismissal with a court; or (2) makes an oral request on the record to dismiss the case in open court; the court shall without delay or any conditions dismiss the case without prejudice. As added by P.L.133-2002, SEC.56.…

Sec. 13. A court may not deny a petitioner relief under section 9 of this chapter solely because of a lapse of time between an act of domestic or family violence or harassment and the filing of a petition. As added by P.L.133-2002, SEC.56. Amended by P.L.266-2019, SEC.11.

Sec. 14. (a) A court may not grant a mutual order for protection to opposing parties. (b) If both parties allege injury, the parties shall do so by separate petitions. The trial court shall review each petition separately in an individual or a consolidated hearing and grant or de…

Sec. 15. A court may not: (1) order parties into mediation; or (2) refer parties to mediation; for resolution of the issues in a petition for an order for protection regarding family or domestic violence. This section may not be construed to preclude mediation in other cases invo…

Sec. 16. Fees for: (1) filing; (2) service of process; (3) witnesses; or (4) subpoenas; may not be charged for a proceeding seeking relief or enforcement as provided in this chapter, including a proceeding concerning a foreign protection order as described in section 17 of this c…

Sec. 17. (a) A foreign protection order is facially valid if it: (1) identifies the protected person and the respondent; (2) is currently in effect; (3) was issued by a state, Canadian, or tribal court with jurisdiction over the: (A) parties; and (B) subject matter; under the law…

Sec. 18. The following orders are required to be entered into the Indiana data and communication system (IDACS) by a county sheriff or local law enforcement agency: (1) A no contact order issued under IC 31-32-13 in a juvenile case. (2) A no contact order issued under IC 31-34-20…

Sec. 19. In a proceeding under this chapter, a court may appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the interests of a child of one (1) or both parents. As added by P.L.133-2002, SEC.56.

Sec. 2. (a) A person who is or has been a victim of domestic or family violence may file a petition for an order for protection against a: (1) family or household member who commits an act of domestic or family violence; or (2) person who has committed stalking under IC 35-45-10-…

Sec. 20. (a) A protective order issued before July 1, 2002, under IC 31-34-17, IC 31-37-16, or IC 34-26-2 (before their repeal) remains in effect for the period indicated in the court order granting the protective order. (b) A protective order issued before July 1, 2002, under IC…

Sec. 21. (a) As used in this section, "financial responsibility" means an obligation to pay monthly service fees and other costs and charges associated with any telephone number. (b) As used in this section, "provider" means a person or entity that provides commercial mobile serv…

Sec. 3. (a) The office of judicial administration shall: (1) develop and adopt: (A) a petition for an order for protection; (B) an order for protection, including: (i) orders issued under this chapter; (ii) ex parte orders; (iii) no contact orders under IC 31 and IC 35; (iv) form…

Sec. 4. (a) Any court of record has jurisdiction to issue a civil order for protection. (b) A petition for an order for protection must be filed in the county in which the: (1) petitioner currently or temporarily resides; (2) respondent resides; or (3) domestic or family violence…