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§ 34-30-29-1 — Indiana Law | CourtGPT
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§ 34-30-29-1

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(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.As added by P.L.132-2015, SEC.3.