Sec. 16. (a) A respondent or a complainant may elect to have the claims that are the basis for a finding of probable cause decided in a civil action as provided by section 17 of this chapter. However, both the respondent and the complainant must agree in writing to have the claims decided in a court of law. The agreement must be on a form provided by the commission.
(b) The election may not be made if the commission has begun a hearing on the record under this chapter with regard to a finding of probable cause.
As added by P.L.14-1994, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.167-1996, SEC.1.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 1. Civil Rights Enforcement
22-9-1-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter
22-9-1-2. Public Policy; Construction of Chapter
22-9-1-4. Civil Rights Commission; Creation
22-9-1-5. Civil Rights Commission; Appointment of Members; Meetings
22-9-1-6. Civil Rights Commission; Powers and Duties
22-9-1-7. Educational Programs
22-9-1-8. Civil Rights Commission; Director
22-9-1-9. Civil Rights Commission; Director; Oath of Office
22-9-1-10. Public Contractors; Public Utility Franchises
22-9-1-11. Investigation of Complaints; Recommendations to Legislature
22-9-1-16. Election of Civil Action