33-44-3-1. Definitions; Application

Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-3-1.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.

33-44-3-10. “Qualified Funds”

Sec. 10. “Qualified funds” means money received by an attorney from a client or beneficial owner in a fiduciary capacity that, in the good faith judgment of the attorney, is: (1) of such an amount; or (2) reasonably expected to be held for such a short term; that sufficient interest income will not be generated […]

33-44-3-11. “Qualified Legal Services Provider”

Sec. 11. “Qualified legal services provider” means a nonprofit organization organized in Indiana and operating exclusively in Indiana that, as its primary purpose and function, provides legal assistance without charge to eligible clients in civil matters only. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-3-11.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.

33-44-3-2. “Attorney”

Sec. 2. “Attorney” means an individual in good standing admitted to the practice of law in Indiana. The term includes a professional corporation (as defined in IC 23-1.5-1-10) formed by one (1) or more attorneys. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-3-2.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.

33-44-3-3. “Board”

Sec. 3. “Board” refers to the Indiana attorney trust account board established by IC 33-44-4-1. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-3-3.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.

33-44-3-4. “Depository Financial Institution”

Sec. 4. “Depository financial institution” means a bank, a bank or trust company, a credit union, an industrial loan and investment company, a savings bank, or a savings association, whether chartered, incorporated, licensed, or organized under Indiana law or the law of the United States that: (1) does business in Indiana; and (2) is insured […]

33-44-3-5. “Eligible Client”

Sec. 5. “Eligible client” means a person: (1) who resides in Indiana; and (2) whose income: (A) satisfies the eligibility standards established by a legal aid program or legal services program existing in Indiana on January 1, 1990, if the program’s client eligibility standards provide that the client’s income may not exceed one hundred fifty […]

33-44-3-6. “Fee Generating Case”

Sec. 6. “Fee generating case” means a case or matter that, if undertaken on behalf of an eligible client by an attorney in private practice, reasonably would be expected to result in payment of a fee for legal services from an award to a client from public funds or from the opposing party. A case […]

33-44-3-7. “Fund”

Sec. 7. “Fund” refers to the Indiana attorney trust account fund established by IC 33-44-7-1. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-20-3-7.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.23.

33-44-3-8. “Interest Bearing Attorney Trust Account”

Sec. 8. “Interest bearing attorney trust account” means an account with a depository financial institution that is: (1) unsegregated; (2) interest bearing; (3) for the deposit of qualified funds by an attorney; and (4) capable of being drawn upon by the depositor in the same manner as a checking account that is not interest bearing. […]

33-44-3-9. “Legal Assistance”

Sec. 9. (a) “Legal assistance” means direct representation by an attorney of an eligible client in a civil matter pending in Indiana, including counsel, litigation, research, coordination with pro bono programs, support services, substantive and procedural training for attorneys and paralegals in poverty law subjects, and any other activity necessary to ensure the effective delivery […]