§ 35-40-5-2 — Release or escape from custody of perpetrator

Indiana § 35-40-5-2

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 40: VICTIM RIGHTS

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(a) A victim has the right to be informed, upon
request, when a person who is:
(1) accused of committing; or
(2) convicted of committing;
a crime perpetrated directly against the victim is released from custody
or has escaped.
(b) Whenever a person accused or convicted of committing a crime
is released or escapes from the custody of a mental health treatment
agency or a hospital that is not operated by a county sheriff or the
department of correction, the court committing the accused or
convicted person to the mental health treatment agency or hospital shall
carry out this section to inform the victim of the release or escape. The
mental health treatment agency or hospital shall provide the court with
sufficient information about the release or escape to allow the court to
carry out this section.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.