Sec. 8. (a) An attorney who is guilty of deceit or collusion, or consents to deceit or collusion, with intent to deceive a court, judge, or party to an action or judicial proceeding commits a Class B misdemeanor.
(b) A person who is injured by a violation of subsection (a) may bring a civil action for treble damages.
[Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-21-1-8.]
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.22.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 33. Courts and Court Officers
Chapter 1. Practice of Law by Attorneys
33-43-1-1. Practice of Law by Attorneys; Officer of the Court
33-43-1-5. Written Authority of Party Prerequisite to Certain Judgments
33-43-1-6. Requiring Attorney to Prove Authority
33-43-1-7. Appearance of Attorney Without Authority; Relief of Party
33-43-1-8. Deceit or Collusion of Attorney; Penalty
33-43-1-9. Refusal to Deliver Over Money or Papers; Contempt