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IN Code § 4-6-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 6. Attorney General|Chapter 3. Duties in Civil Actions|4-6-3-2. Direction of Prosecutions Brought in the Name of the State

Sec. 2. (a) The attorney general shall have charge of and direct the prosecution of all civil actions that are brought in the name of the state of Indiana or any state agency.(b) In no instance under this section shall the state or a state agency be required to file a bond.(c) This section does not affect the authority of prosecuting attorneys to prosecute civil actions.(d) This section does not affect the authority of the inspector general to prosecute a civil action under IC 4-2-7-6 for the recovery of any of the following:(1) Funds misappropriated, diverted, missing, or unlawfully gained.(2) A civil penalty imposed by the state ethics commission under IC 4-2-6-12.(e) The attorney general may bring an action to collect unpaid registration fees owed by a commercial dog broker or a commercial dog breeder under IC 15-21.As added by Acts 1982, P.L.20, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.222-2005, SEC.15; P.L.111-2009, SEC.1; P.L.126-2012, SEC.7; P.L.136-2012, SEC.2.
IN Code § 4-6-3-2.4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 6. Attorney General|Chapter 3. Duties in Civil Actions|4-6-3-2.4. Settlement Agreements; Use of Settlement Funds

Sec. 2.4. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) or (c), the attorney general may not agree to a settlement agreement on behalf of the state of Indiana or a state agency unless the settlement agreement includes language specifying that all settlement funds may be used for any purpose allowable under Indiana law.(b) The attorney general may agree to a settlement requiring settlement funds to be used for the specific purpose set forth in the settlement agreement if:(1) a federal statute;(2) a federal regulation; or(3) a court having jurisdiction;requires that settlement funds be used for the specific purpose set forth in the settlement agreement.(c) The attorney general may agree to a settlement requiring settlement funds to be used for the specific purpose set forth in the settlement agreement if the governor, after consultation with the attorney general, has approved the proposed settlement in writing.(d) If the specific purpose requirement described in subsection (b) only applies to a portion of the settlement funds, the attorney general may agree to the settlement only if the settlement agreement specifies that the remaining settlement funds may be used for any purpose allowable under Indiana law.(e) Not later than thirty (30) days after the court approves a settlement requiring some or all settlement funds to be used for the specific purpose set forth in the settlement agreement, the attorney general shall provide the legislative council with a:(1) copy of the settlement agreement; and(2) concise outline of the settlement agreement.The settlement agreement and outline must be provided in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.As added by P.L.108-2019, SEC.54.
IN Code § 4-6-3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 6. Attorney General|Chapter 3. Duties in Civil Actions|4-6-3-3. Investigative Demand; Issuance

Sec. 3. If the attorney general has reasonable cause to believe that a person may be in possession, custody, or control of documentary material, or may have knowledge of a fact that is relevant to an investigation conducted to determine if a person is or has been engaged in a violation of IC 4-6-9, IC 4-6-10, IC 13-14-10, IC 13-14-12, IC 13-24-2, IC 13-30-4, IC 13-30-5, IC 13-30-8, IC 16-21-15, IC 23-7-8, IC 24-1-2, IC 24-5-0.5, IC 24-5-7, IC 24-5-8, IC 24-9, IC 25-1-7, IC 27-1-37-8, IC 32-34-1.5, or any other statute enforced by the attorney general or is or has been engaged in a criminal violation of IC 13, only the attorney general may issue in writing, and cause to be served upon the person or the person's representative or agent, an investigative demand that requires that the person served do any combination of the following:(1) Produce the documentary material for inspection and copying or reproduction.(2) Answer under oath and in writing written interrogatories.(3) Appear and testify under oath before the attorney general or the attorney general's duly authorized representative.As added by Acts 1982, P.L.20, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.27-1983, SEC.1; P.L.12-1986, SEC.1; P.L.31-1995, SEC.1; P.L.1-1996, SEC.23; P.L.2-2002, SEC.24; P.L.73-2004, SEC.3; P.L.137-2007, SEC.1; P.L.104-2021, SEC.1; P.L.137-2021, SEC.17; P.L.141-2021, SEC.1; P.L.198-2021, SEC.1.
IN Code § 4-6-3-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 6. Attorney General|Chapter 3. Duties in Civil Actions|4-6-3-4. Investigative Demand; Required Provisions; Sales of Synthetic Drugs

Sec. 4. An investigative demand shall contain the following:(1) A general description of the subject matter being investigated and a statement of the applicable provisions of law.(2) The date, time, and place at which the person is to appear, answer written interrogatories, or produce documentary material or other tangible items. The date shall not be less than ten (10) days from the date of service of the demand. However, the attorney general may demand and obtain immediate access to records and materials if access is necessary for purposes of investigating alleged violations relating to sales or solicited sales of a synthetic drug (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-321), a synthetic drug lookalike substance (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-321.5 (before its repeal on July 1, 2019)), a controlled substance analog (as defined in IC 35-48-1-9.3), or a substance represented to be a controlled substance (as described in IC 35-48-4-4.6).(3) Where the production of documents or other tangible items is required, a description of those documents or items by class with sufficient clarity so that they might be reasonably identified.As added by Acts 1982, P.L.20, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.196-2013, SEC.1; P.L.80-2019, SEC.1.
IN Code § 4-6-3-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 6. Attorney General|Chapter 3. Duties in Civil Actions|4-6-3-5. Investigative Demand; Prohibited Provisions

Sec. 5. An investigative demand may not:(1) contain a requirement that would be unreasonable if contained in a subpoena or subpoena duces tecum issued by a court in a grand jury investigation; or(2) require the giving of oral testimony, the production of written answers to interrogatories, or the production of documentary material that would be privileged from disclosure if demanded by a subpoena duces tecum issued by a court in aid of a grand jury investigation.As added by Acts 1982, P.L.20, SEC.5.
IN Code § 4-6-3-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 6. Attorney General|Chapter 3. Duties in Civil Actions|4-6-3-6. Application to Enforce Investigative Demand; Procedure; Contempt; Order

Sec. 6. (a) If a person objects or otherwise fails to obey a written demand issued under section 3 of this chapter, the attorney general may file in the circuit or superior court of the county in which that person resides or maintains a principal place of business within the state an application for an order to enforce the demand. If the person does not reside or maintain a principal place of business in Indiana, the application for the order to enforce the demand may be filed in the Marion County circuit or superior court. Notice of hearing and a copy of the application shall be served upon that person, who may appear in opposition to the application. The attorney general must demonstrate to the court that the demand is proper. If the court finds that the demand is proper, it shall order that person to comply with the demand, subject to such modification as the court may prescribe.(b) If a person fails or refuses to obey a final order entered under subsection (a) or an order imposing sanctions under section 6.5 of this chapter, the court may hold the person in contempt.(c) Upon motion by that person and for good cause shown, the court may make any further order in the proceedings which justice requires to protect the person from unreasonable annoyance, embarrassment, oppression, burden, expense, or to protect privileged information, trade secrets or information which is confidential under any other provision of law. If the court finds that either party has acted in bad faith in seeking or resisting the demand, it may order that person to pay the other parties reasonable expenses including attorney's fees.As added by Acts 1982, P.L.20, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.136-2007, SEC.1; P.L.65-2014, SEC.1.
IN Code § 4-6-3-6.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 6. Attorney General|Chapter 3. Duties in Civil Actions|4-6-3-6.5. Sanctions for Failure to Comply With Demand

Sec. 6.5. (a) This section applies only to a:(1) foreign corporation that does business in Indiana;(2) foreign limited liability company that does business in Indiana; and(3) person who does not reside or maintain a principal place of business in Indiana.(b) If a person listed in subsection (a) fails or refuses to comply with a written demand issued under section 3 of this chapter, the court may, upon the request of the attorney general or on the court's own initiative, impose one (1) or more of the following sanctions against the person:(1) Granting injunctive relief to restrain the person from engaging in the:(A) advertising or sale of any merchandise; or(B) conducting of any trade or commerce;if the alleged or suspected violation involves the merchandise, trade, or commerce.(2) Revoking or suspending the certificate of authority of the person to do business in Indiana.(3) Enjoining the person from doing business with or being a contractor for the state of Indiana.(4) Revoking or suspending any other license, permit, or certificate issued under law to the person which is necessary to perform services or engage in transactions in the industry, field, or trade that the alleged or suspected violation under this chapter occurred.(5) Granting other relief as may be required, until the person fully complies with the investigative demand.As added by P.L.65-2014, SEC.2.
IN Code § 4-6-3-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 6. Attorney General|Chapter 3. Duties in Civil Actions|4-6-3-7. Certain Evidence; Admissibility in Criminal Prosecutions

Sec. 7. Evidence obtained from a human person pursuant to the provisions of this chapter may not be introduced in a subsequent criminal prosecution of that person unless it was obtained by a means independent of this chapter.As added by Acts 1982, P.L.20, SEC.7.
IN Code § 4-6-3-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 6. Attorney General|Chapter 3. Duties in Civil Actions|4-6-3-8. Abridgment of Limitations on Self-Incrimination Prohibited

Sec. 8. This chapter shall not be construed to limit or abridge any limitation on self-incrimination established by law.As added by Acts 1982, P.L.20, SEC.8.
IN Code § 4-6-3-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 6. Attorney General|Chapter 3. Duties in Civil Actions|4-6-3-9. Materials Obtained Under Investigative Demand; Confidentiality

Sec. 9. (a) All documentary material, answers to written interrogatories, and transcripts of oral testimony that are provided pursuant to an investigative demand shall be kept confidential by the attorney general until an action is filed against a person for the violation under investigation, unless:(1) confidentiality is waived by the person being investigated and the person who has testified, answered interrogatories, or produced documentary material; or(2) disclosure is made by the attorney general to another state or federal attorney general or law enforcement agency for the purposes of cooperation in law enforcement of state or federal laws.(b) All documentary material, answers to written interrogatories, and transcripts of oral testimony that are provided to the attorney general pursuant to an investigative demand issued by another state or federal attorney general or law enforcement agency under similar authority shall be treated as if obtained pursuant to an investigative demand issued by the attorney general under section 3 of this chapter.As added by Acts 1982, P.L.20, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.65-2014, SEC.3; P.L.5-2015, SEC.5.
IN Code § 4-6-3-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 6. Attorney General|Chapter 3. Duties in Civil Actions|4-6-3-10. Documentary Material; Custody, Use, and Preservation

Sec. 10. The attorney general is responsible for the custody, use, and necessary preservation of the documentary material made available pursuant to an investigative demand and for its return as provided by this chapter.As added by Acts 1982, P.L.20, SEC.10.
IN Code § 4-6-3-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 6. Attorney General|Chapter 3. Duties in Civil Actions|4-6-3-11. Documentary Material; Return

Sec. 11. When original documentary material made available pursuant to an investigative demand is no longer required for use in a pending proceeding, or, absent any pending proceeding, is no longer required in connection with the investigation for which it was demanded, or at the end of the twenty-four (24) months following the date when the material was made available, whichever is sooner, it shall be returned, unless a request to extend the period beyond twenty-four (24) months has been filed in a court in which a request for an order compelling compliance pursuant to section 6 of this chapter be filed. This section does not require the return of documentary material that has passed into the control of a court or grand jury.As added by Acts 1982, P.L.20, SEC.11.
IN Code § 4-6-4-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 6. Attorney General|Chapter 4. Service of Copies on Attorney General in Actions, Cross-Actions, and Proceedings Against State, State Agency, or Employee|4-6-4-2. Method of Service

Sec. 2. Whenever service on the attorney general is required by this chapter, such service may be made by handing it to the attorney general or any deputy attorney general or by mailing the same to the attorney general by registered mail return receipt requested.Formerly: Acts 1945, c.3, s.2. As amended by P.L.5-1984, SEC.19.
IN Code § 4-6-4-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 6. Attorney General|Chapter 4. Service of Copies on Attorney General in Actions, Cross-Actions, and Proceedings Against State, State Agency, or Employee|4-6-4-3. Service of Summons or Process

Sec. 3. This chapter shall in no way affect or apply to the service of summons or process as provided by law but the requirements in this chapter are in addition thereto.Formerly: Acts 1945, c.3, s.3. As amended by P.L.5-1984, SEC.20.
IN Code § 4-6-5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 6. Attorney General|Chapter 5. Deputies─employment of Counsel by State Agencies Forbidden Without Consent of Attorney General|4-6-5-1. Power to Appoint and Assign Deputy Attorneys General; Removal From Office

Sec. 1. The attorney general of the state of Indiana shall have the sole right and power to appoint all necessary deputy attorneys general, and to assign any deputy so appointed to any agency of the state of Indiana to perform in behalf of such agency and the state any and all of the rights, powers or duties that are conferred by law or laws upon the attorney general, or done by any attorney, counselor, or deputy attorney general for such agency. The attorney general shall have the power and authority to remove any deputy at any time.Formerly: Acts 1943, c.70, s.1. As amended by P.L.136-2018, SEC.6.
IN Code § 4-6-5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 6. Attorney General|Chapter 5. Deputies─employment of Counsel by State Agencies Forbidden Without Consent of Attorney General|4-6-5-2. Qualifications; Oath; Direction and Control

Sec. 2. No more deputies shall be appointed and assigned to any agency than may be required by the work of such assignment, nor shall any deputy be appointed who is not a competent attorney. Each deputy shall take and subscribe an oath of office to be administered in the usual form by an officer authorized to administer oaths, which oath shall be kept on file with the attorney-general. It shall be the duty of the attorney-general and such deputy to co-operate and advise with such agency concerning the duties and legal work to be performed, but such deputy shall be under the direction and control of the attorney-general.Formerly: Acts 1943, c.70, s.2.
IN Code § 4-6-5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 6. Attorney General|Chapter 5. Deputies─employment of Counsel by State Agencies Forbidden Without Consent of Attorney General|4-6-5-3. Written Consent; Employment of Attorneys or Special General Counsel

Sec. 3. (a) No agency, except as provided in this chapter, shall have any right to name, appoint, employ, or hire any attorney or special or general counsel to represent it or perform any legal service in behalf of the agency and the state without the written consent of the attorney general.(b) An attorney employed by an agency is subject to IC 34-46-3-1 and Trial Rule 26(B) of the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure, commonly referred to as the attorney-client and work product privileges, if the requirements to assert the protection and privilege have been satisfied.Formerly: Acts 1943, c.70, s.3. As amended by P.L.5-1984, SEC.21; P.L.242-2015, SEC.1.
IN Code § 4-6-5-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 6. Attorney General|Chapter 5. Deputies─employment of Counsel by State Agencies Forbidden Without Consent of Attorney General|4-6-5-6. Definitions; Exemptions From Act

Sec. 6. (a) The term "competent attorney", as used in this chapter, means a citizen of this state who has been duly licensed to practice law in this state.(b) The term "agency", whenever used in this chapter, means and includes any board, bureau, commission, department, agency, or instrumentality of the state of Indiana; provided, however, this chapter shall not be construed to apply where:(1) An appointee has by law duties of a quasi-judicial nature.(2) Counsel by law is required to represent the public, as distinguished from the state of Indiana, or its agencies.(3) A substantial part of the duties is in collecting and maintaining statistical information and a legislative reference library.(4) A constitutional officer of the state is by law made a board, bureau, commission, department, agency, or instrumentality of the state of Indiana.Formerly: Acts 1943, c.70, s.6; Acts 1965, c.293, s.1. As amended by P.L.5-1984, SEC.22; P.L.136-2018, SEC.7.
IN Code § 4-6-6-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 6. Attorney General|Chapter 6. Special Deputies for Recovery of Public Funds|4-6-6-1. Appointment

Sec. 1. The attorney general of Indiana is hereby authorized to appoint and employ special deputies attorney general to assist in the conduct and prosecution of any civil proceedings which the attorney general is required to bring for the purpose of recovering any public funds in behalf of any city, town, township, county, or other governmental unit or public entity of the state under and pursuant to IC 5-11-5, IC 5-11-6, IC 5-11-7, or any other statute enacted on or after March 11, 1955, authorizing or requiring the attorney general to bring any such civil proceedings for the recovery of any such public funds.Formerly: Acts 1955, c.284, s.1. As amended by P.L.5-1984, SEC.23.
IN Code § 4-6-6-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 6. Attorney General|Chapter 6. Special Deputies for Recovery of Public Funds|4-6-6-2. Qualifications; Oath

Sec. 2. All special deputies attorney general appointed and employed under the provisions of this chapter shall be "competent attorneys" as defined in IC 4-6-5. Each such special deputy attorney general shall take and subscribe an oath of office to be administered in the usual form by an officer authorized to administer oaths, which oath shall be kept on file with the attorney general.Formerly: Acts 1955, c.284, s.2. As amended by P.L.5-1984, SEC.24.
IN Code § 4-6-6-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 6. Attorney General|Chapter 6. Special Deputies for Recovery of Public Funds|4-6-6-3. Compensation

Sec. 3. Whenever any special deputy attorney general shall be appointed and employed under the provisions of this chapter, the compensation to be paid such special deputy attorney general shall be fixed by the attorney general of Indiana subject to the approval of the judge of the court in which such special deputy shall bring any action for the recovery of public funds, in an amount commensurate to the prevailing standard of attorneys' fees in the community or area in which such special deputy attorney general regularly engages in the practice of law. Said compensation shall be sufficient to enable any such special deputy attorney general to devote whatever time and facilities as may be necessary to investigate and prosecute any such civil proceedings to a final conclusion, including an appeal to the Indiana supreme court or court of appeals.Formerly: Acts 1955, c.284, s.3. As amended by P.L.5-1984, SEC.25.
IN Code § 4-6-6-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 6. Attorney General|Chapter 6. Special Deputies for Recovery of Public Funds|4-6-6-4. Compensation; Payment From Recoveries or Disbursing Officers

Sec. 4. The compensation of any special deputy attorney general shall be payable from the amount recovered for the benefit of any city, town, township, county, or other governmental unit or public entity of the state as a result of the successful prosecution of any civil proceedings in which any special deputy attorney general has been appointed and employed, and the attorney general of Indiana is authorized to pay compensation to any special deputy attorney general from the amount and to remit the balance to the governmental unit or public entity on behalf of which the amount has been recovered. In the event any civil proceedings are unsuccessful and, upon prosecution to final conclusion, do not result in the recovery of any funds, compensation shall be payable from the funds of the governmental unit or public entity on behalf of which any civil proceedings may have been brought, and the disbursing officers of any and all governmental units or public entities of the state are authorized and directed to make payment in full of any compensation to any special duty attorney general, without an appropriation being made upon certification of the attorney general and the judge of the court in which the action was brought to any disbursing officer of the amount due any special deputy attorney general for the special deputy attorney general's services in connection with the conduct and prosecution of any civil proceedings.Formerly: Acts 1955, c.284, s.4. As amended by P.L.215-2016, SEC.42.
IN Code § 4-6-6-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 4. State Offices and Administration|Article 6. Attorney General|Chapter 6. Special Deputies for Recovery of Public Funds|4-6-6-5. Demand for Return and Repayment of Funds Before Appointment

Sec. 5. No special deputy attorney general shall be appointed or employed under the provisions of this chapter for the purpose of recovering any particular public funds unless and until the attorney general of Indiana shall have made demand for the return or repayment of such funds from the person or persons, and their sureties if any, who are liable for the return or repayment of such funds and such demand has been refused or remains unsatisfied for a period of thirty (30) days.Formerly: Acts 1955, c.284, s.5. As amended by P.L.5-1984, SEC.26.