Sec. 17. (a) If a timely election is made under section 16 of this chapter, the complainant may file a civil action in a circuit or superior court having jurisdiction in the county in which a discriminatory practice allegedly occurred.
(b) If the court finds that a discriminatory practice has occurred the court may grant the relief allowed under IC 22-9-1-6(j).
(c) A civil action filed under this section must be tried by the court without benefit of a jury.
As added by P.L.14-1994, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.100-2012, SEC.60.
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