Title 34, CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE

Sec. 2. An official publisher of legal material in an electronic record that is designated as official under section 1 of this chapter shall authenticate the record. To authenticate an electronic record, the publisher shall provide a method for a user to determine that the record…

Sec. 3. (a) Legal material in an electronic record that is authenticated under section 2 of this chapter is presumed to be an accurate copy of the legal material. (b) If another state has adopted a law substantially similar to this article, legal material in an electronic record …

Sec. 4. (a) An official publisher of legal material in an electronic record that is or was designated as official under section 1 of this chapter shall provide for the preservation and security of the record in an electronic form or a form that is not electronic. (b) If legal mat…

Sec. 5. An official publisher of legal material in an electronic record that is required to be preserved under section 4 of this chapter shall ensure that the material is reasonably available for use by the public on a permanent basis. As added by P.L.11-2022, SEC.1.

Sec. 6. In implementing this article, an official publisher of legal material in an electronic record shall consider: (1) standards and practices of other jurisdictions; (2) the most recent standards regarding authentication of, preservation and security of, and public access to …

Sec. 7. In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it. As added by P.L.11-2022, SEC.1.

Sec. 8. This article modifies, limits, and supersedes the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. 7001 et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede Section 101(c) of that act, 15 U.S.C. 7001(c), or authorize electronic delivery of any of the noti…

Sec. 1. (a) A depicted individual who is identifiable and suffered harm may bring an action for disclosing nonconsensual pornography against a person who: (1) creates or obtains an intimate image of the depicted individual: (A) under circumstances in which a reasonable person wou…

Sec. 2. (a) An individual who prevails in an action brought under this chapter may recover: (1) the greater of: (A) economic and noneconomic damages proximately caused by the defendant's disclosure, including damages for emotional distress whether or not accompanied by other dama…

Sec. 3. (a) An action under section 1 of this chapter may be brought no later than four (4) years from the date the disclosure was discovered or should have been discovered with the exercise of reasonable diligence. (b) In an action under section 1 of this chapter by a depicted i…

Sec. 4. Nothing in this article shall be construed to impose liability on an interactive computer service, as defined in 47 U.S.C. 230(f)(2), for content provided by another person. As added by P.L.29-2019, SEC.4.

Sec. 1. If the writ is directed to the sheriff, the clerk shall deliver it to the sheriff without delay. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-57-6.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.21.

Sec. 2. If the writ is directed to any other person, the writ shall be delivered to the sheriff. The sheriff shall serve the writ by delivering the writ to the person without delay. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-57-7.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.21.

Sec. 3. If the person to whom a writ is directed cannot be found or refuses admittance to the sheriff, the writ may be served by: (1) leaving the writ at the residence of the person to whom the writ is directed; or (2) affixing the writ on some conspicuous place, either at the pe…

Sec. 4. The sheriff or other person to whom the writ is directed shall return the writ immediately and if the person to whom the writ is directed refuses after due service to return the writ, the court shall enforce obedience by attachment. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1…

Sec. 5. The return must be signed and verified by the person making it, who shall state the following: (1) The authority or cause of the restraint of the applicant in the custody of the person to whom the writ is directed. (2) If the authority is in writing, the person to whom th…

Sec. 6. (a) All writs and other process authorized under this article shall be issued by the clerk of the court, and, except summonses, sealed with the seal of the court. (b) Documents described in subsection (a) shall be served and returned immediately unless the court or judge …

Sec. 7. A writ or other process shall not be disregarded for any defect if enough is shown to notify the officer or person to whom the writ is directed of the purpose of the process. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-57-24 part.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.21.

Sec. 8. The court may allow amendments to a writ, and temporary commitments, when necessary. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-57-24 part.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.21.

Sec. 1. This title is not intended to be an exhaustive compilation of all causes of action and procedures in the Indiana Code. In addition to the causes of action and procedures that appear in this title, other causes of action and procedures may appear in other titles of the Ind…

Sec. 2. Statutes outside IC 34 providing causes of action or procedures include the following: (1) IC 4-21.5-5 (Judicial review of administrative agency actions). (2) IC 22-3-4 (Worker's compensation administration and procedures). (3) IC 22-4-17 (Unemployment compensation system…

Sec. 1. The time during which the defendant is a nonresident of the state is not computed in any of the periods of limitation except during such time as the defendant by law maintains in Indiana an agent for service of process or other person who, under the laws of Indiana, may b…

Sec. 2. When: (1) a cause of action arose outside of Indiana against a nonresident defendant; (2) the defendant does not maintain an agent in Indiana for service of process or other person who, under the laws of Indiana, could be served with process as agent for the defendant; an…

Sec. 3. This chapter shall not be construed to amend or alter present laws relating to the application of various statutes of limitations to persons under legal disabilities or to members of the armed services of the United States. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-2-6(c).]…

Sec. 1. If a present or former public employee, including a member of a board, a committee, a commission, an authority, or another instrumentality of a governmental entity, is or could be subject to personal civil liability for a loss occurring because of a noncriminal act or omi…

Sec. 2. If requested to do so, the attorney general shall defend a present or former state employee against a claim or suit under section 1 of this chapter. The attorney general may employ other counsel to aid in defending or settling the claim or suit. [Pre-1998 Recodification C…

Sec. 3. This chapter shall not be construed as: (1) a waiver of the eleventh amendment to the Constitution of the United States; (2) consent by the state of Indiana or its employees to be sued in any federal court; or (3) consent to be sued in any state court beyond the boundarie…

Sec. 4. In any action brought against a governmental entity under civil rights laws of the United States, the court may allow attorney's fees as part of the costs to the governmental entity prevailing as defendant if it finds that plaintiff: (1) brought the action on a claim that…

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies to a suit for the: (1) publication of a libel by a newspaper; or (2) transmission of a libel by a news service; in Indiana. (b) Section 3 of this chapter does not apply to a case of libel against a candidate for a public office in Indiana, unless …

Sec. 2. (a) Before bringing a suit described in section 1 of this chapter, the aggrieved party shall: (1) at least four (4) days before filing the complaint against a news service; (2) at least six (6) days before filing the complaint against a daily newspaper; or (3) at least el…

Sec. 3. The plaintiff in a suit described in section 1 of this chapter may recover only actual damages if: (1) it appears at the trial of the action that: (A) the article was published or transmitted in good faith; and (B) the falsity of the article was due to mistake or misappre…

Sec. 1. Financial responsibility of a health care provider and the provider's officers, agents, and employees while acting in the course and scope of their employment with the health care provider may be established under subdivision (1), (2), or (3): (1) By the health care provi…

Sec. 2. Security provided under section 1(2) of this chapter may be held in any manner mutually agreeable to the commissioner and the health care provider. The agreement must provide that the principal may not be withdrawn before receiving the written permission of the commission…

Sec. 3. For the purposes of section 1 of this chapter, the bed size of a hospital shall be considered to be the bed size published annually by the Indiana department of health. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 27-12-4-3.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.56-2023, …

Sec. 4. To establish financial responsibility under this chapter, each individual who is a member of a partnership or professional corporation must establish financial responsibility separate from the partnership or professional corporation, as well as pay the surcharge required …

Sec. 1. A product is in a defective condition under this article if, at the time it is conveyed by the seller to another party, it is in a condition: (1) not contemplated by reasonable persons among those considered expected users or consumers of the product; and (2) that will be…

Sec. 2. A product is defective under this article if the seller fails to: (1) properly package or label the product to give reasonable warnings of danger about the product; or (2) give reasonably complete instructions on proper use of the product; when the seller, by exercising r…

Sec. 3. A product is not defective under this article if it is safe for reasonably expectable handling and consumption. If an injury results from handling, preparation for use, or consumption that is not reasonably expectable, the seller is not liable under this article. [Pre-199…

Sec. 4. A product is not defective under this article if the product is incapable of being made safe for its reasonably expectable use, when manufactured, sold, handled, and packaged properly. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 33-1-1.5-2.5(d).] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.15.

Sec. 0.3. The statute of limitations under this chapter (or IC 34-1-70 before its repeal) for a claim based on participation in the illegal drug market that occurred before July 1, 1997, does not begin to run until July 1, 1997. As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.561.

Sec. 1. (a) A person who knowingly participates in the illegal drug market in Indiana is liable for civil damages as provided in this chapter. (b) A person may recover damages under this chapter for an injury that results from an individual's use of an illegal drug. (c) A law enf…

Sec. 10. (a) Proof of participation in the illegal drug market in an action brought under this chapter (or IC 34-1-70 before its repeal) must be shown by clear and convincing evidence. Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, other elements of an action brought under this chapt…

Sec. 11. (a) Subject to subsection (c), a plaintiff in an action brought under this chapter may request an ex parte prejudgment attachment order from the court against all assets of a defendant sufficient to satisfy a potential award. If attachment is instituted, a defendant is e…

Sec. 12. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a claim under this chapter (or IC 34-1-70 before its repeal) may not be brought more than two (2) years after the date the cause of action accrues. A cause of action accrues under this chapter (or IC 34-1-70 before its re…

Sec. 13. (a) The attorney general may represent the state or a political subdivision of the state in an action brought under this chapter (or IC 34-1-70 before its repeal). (b) On motion by a governmental agency involved in a drug investigation or prosecution, an action brought u…

Sec. 14. This chapter may not be construed to alter any law regarding tort immunity within a family. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-70-21.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.19.