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Indiana Code Title 12. Human Services § 12-10-18-6

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 6. (a) A broadcaster or newspaper that receives a report of a missing endangered adult or missing veteran at risk from a law enforcement agency under section 3 of this chapter is immune from civil liability for an act or omission related to:

(1) the broadcast or publication of information contained in the report, including:

(A) a description of the missing endangered adult or missing veteran at risk;  and

(B) any other relevant information that would assist in locating the missing endangered adult or missing veteran at risk;  or

(2) the decision of the broadcaster or newspaper not to broadcast or publish information contained in the report.

(b) The civil immunity described in subsection (a) does not apply to an act or omission that constitutes gross negligence or willful, wanton, or intentional misconduct.

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