36-1-17-1. “Criminal Action”
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “criminal action” means a prosecution against an individual alleging the commission of a felony or misdemeanor. As added by P.L.128-2005, SEC.1.
36-1-17-2. Legal Expenses of Officer or Employee
Sec. 2. Except as provided in section 3 of this chapter, a unit or municipal corporation may not pay the legal expenses incurred by an officer or employee of the unit or the municipal corporation: (1) in defending against: (A) a criminal action; (B) a civil action brought by the attorney general of the United […]
36-1-17-3. Legal Expenses of Officer or Employee Charged With Crime or Infraction
Sec. 3. (a) An officer or employee of a unit or municipal corporation who is charged with: (1) a crime; or (2) an infraction; relating to an act that was within the scope of the official duties of the officer or employee may apply to the fiscal body of the unit or municipal corporation for […]
36-1-17-4. Application for Legal Expenses; Hearing; Questions and Information Regarding Reimbursement
Sec. 4. The fiscal body of a unit or municipal corporation may: (1) act on an application under section 3 of this chapter without a hearing; and (2) require an officer or employee seeking reimbursement under this chapter to: (A) answer questions under oath; or (B) provide information or documents concerning the case or investigation […]