§ 35-38-7-16 — Notice to victims and third parties

Indiana § 35-38-7-16

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 38: PROCEEDINGS FOLLOWING DISMISSAL,
• Ch. 7: Postconviction DNA Testing and Analysis

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(a) The prosecuting attorney may provide
notification under the procedures of IC 35-40-12 when:
(1) the petitioner first files a petition for DNA testing and analysis
under this chapter; and
(2) the prosecuting attorney knows the name and address of the
victim.
If the court grants a petition for DNA testing and analysis, the
prosecuting attorney shall provide notification if the name and address
of the victim are known. A victim shall be notified of the results of the
DNA testing and analysis.
(b) The name and address of a victim are confidential for purposes
of this chapter.
(c) Notification of third parties regarding a court order to provide
elimination samples shall be through the prosecuting attorney.
(d) If a petitioner is exonerated by DNA testing and analysis, the
victim shall be notified before the petitioner's release.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.49-2001, SEC.2.