Sec. 5. (a) Subject to subsection (b), if the victim or the victim's heirs receive a damage award as a result of a civil action arising from the felonious act that has been charged, the person awarded the damages may petition the court for an order requiring the division to distribute money to the person from the escrow account.
(b) The court may make an order under subsection (a) only for an amount equal to the amount by which the damage award exceeds the value of the defendant's assets that are in the defendant's possession and that can be taken by the plaintiff to satisfy the damage award.
As added by P.L.47-1993, SEC.3.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 5. State and Local Administration
Chapter 6.3. Broadcast or Publication of Crime Stories of Accused or Convicted Felons
5-2-6.3-3. Payment of Proceeds to Division; Notice to Victims and Escrow of Money
5-2-6.3-4. Distribution of Escrowed Money to Indigent Responsible Parties
5-2-6.3-5. Distribution of Escrowed Money to Victims and Victims' Heirs Receiving Damage Awards
5-2-6.3-7. Distribution of Escrowed Money to Responsible Parties Not Convicted of Felonies