Section 16-118-116 - Civil actions for unlawful female genital mutilation(a) A person who knowingly commits or attempts to commit unlawful female genital mutilation of a minor as described in § 5-14-136 is liable to the victim of the unlawful female genital mutilation.(b) A person who knowingly directs or assists another person to violate or attempt to violate § 5-14-136 is jointly liable under this section.(c) A court may award to a prevailing party in an action brought under this section one (1) or more of the following remedies:(1) Compensatory damages, including treble damages if the defendant is shown to have acted willfully and maliciously;(3) Costs and fees, including reasonable attorney's fees; or(4) Any other appropriate relief as provided by law.(d) A cause of action under this section may be brought by a victim of an unlawful female genital mutilation, or her estate, at any point before the victim reaches or would have reached twenty-eight (28) years of age.(e) The burden of proof under a cause of action under this section is preponderance of the evidence.(f) The doctrine of forum non conveniens does not apply to a claim arising under this section.Amended by Act 2019, No. 556,§ 4, eff. 3/26/2019.