Ind. Code ch. 33-39-9

in effect

Ind. Code § 33-39-9-1 Application of chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to a threatened, pending, or completed action or a proceeding that: (1) results in the criminal conviction of; or (2) is a disciplinary action or proceeding for conduct occurring outside the scope of a prosecuting attorney's employment against; a prosecuting attorney. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-14-11-3.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.55-2022, SEC.14.

Ind. Code § 33-39-9-2 Expenses

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "expenses" includes the following: (1) Reasonable attorney's fees, if the attorney general has authorized the prosecuting attorney to hire private counsel to provide the defense. (2) A judgment. (3) A settlement. (4) Court costs. (5) Discovery costs. (6) Expert witness fees. (7) Any other expense incurred as a result of an action or a proceeding. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-14-11-1.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.18.

Ind. Code § 33-39-9-3 Prosecuting attorney

Sec. 3. As used in the chapter, "prosecuting attorney" means: (1) a prosecuting attorney; (2) a deputy prosecuting attorney; or (3) a senior prosecuting attorney appointed under IC 33-39-10-1. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-14-11-2.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.57-2014, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 33-39-9-4 Payment of expenses

Sec. 4. The state shall pay the expenses incurred by a prosecuting attorney from a threatened, pending, or completed action or proceeding that arises from: (1) making; (2) performing; or (3) failing to make or perform; a decision, a duty, an obligation, a privilege, or a responsibility of the prosecuting attorney's office. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-14-11-4.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.18.

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