Sec. 11. A victim advocate may not waive the protections afforded to a victim under this chapter. However, if:

(1) a victim brings suit against a victim advocate or victim service provider in which the victim advocate was employed or served as a volunteer at the time of the counseling relationship; and

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-37-6-11

  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • victim: means :

    Indiana Code 35-37-6-3

  • Victim advocate: work with prosecutors and assist the victims of a crime.
  • victim advocate: means an individual employed or appointed by or who volunteers for:

    Indiana Code 35-37-6-3.5

  • victim service provider: means a person:

    Indiana Code 35-37-6-5

(2) the suit alleges malpractice during the relationship;

the victim advocate may testify or produce records regarding confidential communications with the victim and is not liable for doing so.

As added by P.L.136-1987, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.104-2008, SEC.15.