Property owned by state or political subdivision; adverse possession action against political subdivision barred after 6-30-1998

IndianaStatutes

Ask Donna

How this section applies to your facts.

Indiana Code › Title 32 › Article 21 › Chapter 7 › Section 32-21-7-2

This text was captured on Aug 14, 2026. It is a snapshot, not a live feed, so check the official code before relying on it.

Text

Sec. 2. (a) Title to real property owned by the state or a political subdivision (as defined in IC 36-1-2-13) may not be alienated by adverse possession.

(b) A cause of action based on adverse possession may not be commenced against a political subdivision (as defined in IC 36-1-2-13) after June 30, 1998.

[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-1-20-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.16-2009, SEC.30.

This is a copy of a public record, reproduced as it was published. It is not legal advice, and it may not be the version a court would rely on. Check the official source before you cite it.