Current through P.L. 171-2024
Section 34-11-2-16 - Female genital mutilation(a) An action for civil female genital mutilation (IC 34-24-3-5) must be commenced not later than ten (10) years after the eighteenth birthday of the child.(b) An action for any damages under this section may include the following:(2) Compensatory damages.(4) Treble damages (as described in IC 34-24-3-5), on proof of actual damages if the defendant's acts were willful and malicious.(5) Attorney's fees and costs.(6) Any other appropriate relief.Added by P.L. 51-2021,SEC. 4, eff. 7/1/2021.