Chapter 1 Definitions
Chapter 2 Attachment and Duration of Rights
Chapter 3 Right to a Victim Advocate or Victim Service Provider
Chapter 4 Collection of Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence
Chapter 5 Interview With a Law Enforcement Officer
Chapter 6 Compliance
Chapter 7 Notice to Victims
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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 35 > Article 40.5 - Rights of Sexual Assault Victims

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Project IMPACT: refers to each of the affiliate organizations authorized under section 3(1) through 3(5) of this chapter. See Indiana Code 5-2-6.2-1
  • Victim advocate: work with prosecutors and assist the victims of a crime.