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Juror Rights
Interference with Jury Service
IC 35-44-3-10Interference with jury service
Sec. 10. A person who knowingly or intentionally:
- dismisses his employee;
- deprives his employee of employment benefits; or
- threatens such a dismissal or deprivation;
because the employee has received or responded to a summons, served as a juror, or attended court for prospective jury service commits interference with jury service, a Class B misdemeanor.
As added by Acts 1977, P.L.26, SEC.20.
Civil Action for dismissal from employment
IC 34-28-4
Chapter 4. Remedies for improper Dismissal From Employment Because of Court Attendance.
IC 34-28-4-1
Civil action for dismissal from employment
Sec. 1. A person who is dismissed from employment in violation of IC 35-44-3-10 may bring a civil action, within ninety (90) days of the dismissal, against the employer who dismissed the person:
- to recover the wages the person lost as a result of the dismissal; and
- to obtain an order requiring reinstatement by the employer.
If the person obtains a judgment against the employer, the court shall award a reasonable attorney’s fee to the person’s attorney.
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.24. |
