IC 5-9-3-1 — Civil offices
Chapter 3. Preference for Appointment of Veterans
Bills amending this section
Section text
Sec. 1. Persons discharged from the armed forces of the United States under conditions other than conditions set forth in IC 10-17-12-8.1(2), by reason of disability resulting from wounds or sickness incurred in the line of duty, shall be preferred for appointment to civil offices, provided they are found to possess the capacity necessary for the proper discharge of such offices.
Formerly: Acts 1919, c.65, s.1. As amended by P.L.238-2025, SEC.6; P.L.94-2026, SEC.9.
Source: official publisher (2026 edition)