What Is the Statute of Limitations for Fraud in Indiana?
In Indiana, the statute of limitations for fraud is generally 6 years under Ind. Code § 34-11-2-7.
Fraud Deadlines in Indiana
How long do you have to file a fraud claim in Indiana?
In Indiana, the statute of limitations for fraud is generally 6 years under Ind. Code § 34-11-2-7.
When does the clock start for fraud in Indiana?
Six years, with Indiana's discovery rule generally delaying accrual until the fraud was or should have been discovered.
Can the Indiana deadline for fraud be extended?
Six years is at the generous end nationally. Fraud tied to a contract may also implicate the contract deadline.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Indiana?
Often, yes. Tort claim notice — 180 days local, 270 days state under Ind. Code §§ 34-13-3-8, 34-13-3-6. The Indiana Tort Claims Act requires notice to a political subdivision within 180 days of the loss, and notice to a state agency within 270 days. The notice is a precondition to suit and the two-year limitations period still applies on top of it. Indiana also…
How does Indiana compare to other states for fraud?
Indiana's 6 years is in the middle of the range nationally. Across the 46 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for fraud ranges from 2 years to 10 years, and 3 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Fraud Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the fraud deadline in Indiana:
