Indiana Code 35-40.5-3-1. Victim’s right to speak with certain persons
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Sec. 1. A victim has the right to:
(2) speak with a victim advocate or victim service provider during the course of the investigation.
(1) speak with a victim advocate or victim service provider during any hospital visit for the purpose of receiving a sexual assault examination; and
Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-40.5-3-1
- Victim advocate: work with prosecutors and assist the victims of a crime.
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.
As added by P.L.58-2020, SEC.6.