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Record Clearing in Indiana under the Second Chance Act: What Petitioners Ask First in 2026
Indiana expungement and sealing is governed by the Second Chance Act, codified at IC 35-38-9-1 through 35-38-9-11. The statute provides a petition-based pathway with distinct procedures for arrest records, misdemeanors, and felonies based on offense level and waiting period.
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Indiana Personal Injury Statute of Limitations: 2026 Window, 180-Day ITCA Notice, and Common Pitfalls
Indiana's general personal-injury statute of limitations is two years under Indiana Code 34-11-2-4. The traps: a 180-day Indiana Tort Claims Act notice for political subdivisions and a 270-day notice for the State under IC 34-13-3-6 to 34-13-3-8, a modified comparative-fault 51% bar under IC 34-51-2-6, and the Medical Malpractice Act with its damage caps and Patient's Compensation Fund.
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