10-16-7-13. Assault on members; quelling attack

IN Code § 10-16-7-13 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 13. If a part of the Indiana national guard or a person lawfully aiding the Indiana national guard in the performance of its duty as described in this chapter is attacked or in imminent danger of attack, the commanding officer:

(1) is not required to await orders from a civil authority; and

(2) may quell the attack, disperse the attacking party, and take any other necessary step for the safety of the officer's command.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-4-12.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.