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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 1. (a) A person whose conduct conforms to subsection (b) is immune from civil liability for any damage resulting from the forcible entry of a motor vehicle for the purpose of removing a child from the motor vehicle.
(b) Subsection (a) applies to a person if the person:
(1) determines that a motor vehicle is locked or that there is no other reasonable method for a child to exit the motor vehicle;
(2) has a good faith belief that forcible entry into the motor vehicle is necessary because a child is in imminent danger of suffering harm if not immediately removed and, based on the circumstances known to the person at the time, the belief is reasonable;
(3) contacts a local law enforcement agency, fire department, or 911 dispatcher before forcibly entering the motor vehicle, if practicable, or as soon as possible thereafter;
(4) uses no more force than necessary to enter the motor vehicle and remove the child; and
(5) remains with the child in a safe location near the entered motor vehicle until a law enforcement officer arrives.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure § 34-30-29-1 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-34-civil-law-and-procedure/in-code-sect-34-30-29-1/
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