IC 5-2-6.3-7: Distribution of escrowed money to responsible parties not convicted of felonies
Where this section sits in the code
- TITLE 5. STATE AND LOCAL ADMINISTRATION
- ARTICLE 2. LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 6.3. Broadcast or Publication of Crime Stories of Accused or Convicted Felons
Sec. 7. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), if:
(1) a responsible party is found to be not guilty or has had the case against the responsible party dismissed; and
(2) if all periods for appeal by the state have expired;
the division shall distribute all money remaining in the escrow account to the responsible party.
(b) If a responsible party is found to lack the competency necessary to stand trial, the division shall distribute all money remaining in the escrow account to the responsible party if:
(1) the responsible party does not become competent to stand trial within five (5) years after the money is first placed in the escrow account; and
(2) a civil action arising from the felony of which the responsible party is accused is not pending.
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