Ind. Code § 35-37-6-1.5

Current through P.L. 171-2024

Section 35-37-6-1.5 - "Confidential information"

(a) As used in this chapter, "confidential information" includes:

(1) personally identifying information;

(2) descriptions of physical appearance;

(3) the case file; and

(4) the case history;

of a person who seeks, receives, or has received services from a victim advocate.

(b) The term does not include:

(1) information disclosed to a victim service provider or a victim advocate if the victim:

(A) files criminal charges;

(B) institutes a civil lawsuit; or

(C) reports allegations of criminal conduct to a law enforcement agency;

against the victim service provider or victim advocate; and

(2) alleged child abuse or neglect that is required to be reported under IC 31-33.

IC 35-37-6-1.5

As added by P.L. 104-2008, SEC.8.