Indiana § 35-40-1-1 Intent to protect rights of victims

Indiana Statutes

§ 35-40-1-1 — Intent to protect rights of victims

Indiana·Art. 40 VICTIM RIGHTS·Ch. 1 Legislative Intent

The legislature recognizes that many innocent persons suffer economic loss and personal injury or death as a result of criminal or delinquent acts. It is the intent of the general assembly to do the following:

(1)Enact laws that define, implement, preserve, and protect the rights guaranteed to victims by Article 1, Section 13 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.

(2)Ensure that Article 1, Section 13 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana is fully and fairly implemented.

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The legislature recognizes that many innocent
persons suffer economic loss and personal injury or death as a result of
criminal or delinquent acts. It is the intent of the general assembly to
do the following:
(1) Enact laws that define, implement, preserve, and protect the
rights guaranteed to victims by Article 1, Section 13 of the
Constitution of the State of Indiana.
(2) Ensure that Article 1, Section 13 of the Constitution of the
State of Indiana is fully and fairly implemented.

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