§ 35-35-3-5 — Presentation to and opinion by victim; certification

(a) As a part of the recommendation submitted
to the court, the prosecuting attorney must certify that he has offered to
show the proposed recommendation to the victims of the felony, if any,
and that they have been offered an opportunity to present their opinion
of the recommendation to the prosecuting attorney and the court.
(b) A victim present at sentencing in a felony or misdemeanor case
shall be advised by the court of a victim's right to make a statement
concerning the crime and the sentence. The court shall also offer the
victim, if present, an opportunity to make a statement concerning the
crime and the sentence. If unable to attend the hearing, the victim may
mail a written statement to the court, which must be included in the
presentence report made with respect to the defendant.
(c) However, this section gives no additional rights to the defendant.
Failure to comply gives no grounds for postconviction relief.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.4. Amended by
P.L.126-1985, SEC.3.