Ind. Code § 23-20-1-20

Current through P.L. 171-2024
Section 23-20-1-20 - State's lien on victim's recovery; deduction of state's share of court expenses
(a) In addition to the subrogation rights under section 19 of this chapter, the state is entitled to a lien in the amount of the award on a recovery made by or on behalf of the victim.
(b) The state may:
(1) recover the amount under subsection (a) in a separate action; or
(2) intervene in an action brought by or on behalf of the victim.
(c) If a claimant brings an action described in subsection (b)(2), the claimant may deduct from the money owed to the state under the lien the state's pro rata share of the reasonable expenses for the court suit, including attorney's fees. The amount the claimant deducts under this subsection for the state's pro rata share of the expenses may not be more than fifteen percent (15%) of the money owed under the lien.

IC 23-20-1-20

As added by P.L. 114-2010, SEC.12.