Indiana § 35-37-6-11 Waiver by victim advocate of protection of chapter; disclosure of
confidential information

Indiana Statutes

§ 35-37-6-11 — Waiver by victim advocate of protection of chapter; disclosure of confidential information

Indiana § 35-37-6-11

Art. 37TRIAL PROCEDURE

Ch. 6Privileged Communications and Victim Counseling

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Ind. Code § 35-37-6-11 (2026).

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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

(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.

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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
(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.