Sec. 6. An action against:
(1) a sheriff;
(2) another public officer; or
(3) the officer and the officer's sureties on a public bond;
growing out of a liability incurred by doing an act in an official capacity, or by the omission of an official duty, must be commenced within five (5) years after the cause of action accrues. However, an action may be commenced against the officer or the officer's legal representatives, for money collected in an official capacity and not paid over, at any time within six (6) years after the cause of action accrues.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-2-2(2).]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.9-2022, SEC.76.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure
Article 11. Limitation of Actions
Chapter 2. Specific Statutes of Limitation
34-11-2-0.5. Actions Upon Deposit Accounts; 2021 Amendments Not a Substantive Change in Law
34-11-2-1. Employment Related Actions
34-11-2-2. Employment Related Action Against the State of Indiana
34-11-2-3. Professional Services Related Actions
34-11-2-4. Injury or Forfeiture of Penalty Actions
34-11-2-5. Real Property Recovery Actions
34-11-2-7. Six Year Limitation
34-11-2-8. Real Property Execution Actions
34-11-2-10. Enforcement of Child Support Obligations
34-11-2-11. Written Contract Actions
34-11-2-11.5. Recovery of Certain Costs
34-11-2-12. Satisfaction of Judgment After Expiration of 20 Years
34-11-2-13. Foreign Country Judgment