Ind. Code § 35-40.5-3-1

Current through P.L. 171-2024

Section 35-40.5-3-1 - Victim's right to speak with certain persons

A victim has the right to:

(1) speak with a victim advocate or victim service provider during any hospital visit for the purpose of receiving a sexual assault examination; and

(2) speak with a victim advocate or victim service provider during the course of the investigation.

If a victim advocate or victim service provider is not available, a victim has the right to speak with victims assistance or a social worker. A victim retains these rights even if the victim has waived one (1) or more of these rights in a previous examination or interview.

IC 35-40.5-3-1

Added by P.L. 58-2020,SEC. 6, eff. 7/1/2020.