Dog Bite Law in Indiana
This page covers dog bite law as it applies in Indiana — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what dog bite protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern dog bite in Indiana
Indiana state law
- TITLE 15. AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS > ARTICLE 20. ANIMAL CONTROL > Chapter 1. Liability for Dog BitesIN 15 § 15-20-1-2
Cited in 2 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- TITLE 15. AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS > ARTICLE 20. ANIMAL CONTROL > Chapter 1. Liability for Dog BitesIN 15 § 15-20-1-4
Cited in 2 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- TITLE 35. CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE > ARTICLE 46. MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES > Chapter 3. Offenses Relating to AnimalsIN 35 § 35-46-3-1
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- TITLE 15. AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS > ARTICLE 20. ANIMAL CONTROL > Chapter 1. Liability for Dog BitesIN 15 § 15-20-1-0.2
- TITLE 15. AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS > ARTICLE 20. ANIMAL CONTROL > Chapter 1. Liability for Dog BitesIN 15 § 15-20-1-1
- TITLE 15. AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS > ARTICLE 20. ANIMAL CONTROL > Chapter 1. Liability for Dog BitesIN 15 § 15-20-1-3
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for dog bite in Indiana.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.