Indiana § 35-40.5-3-1 Victim's right to speak with certain persons

Indiana Statutes

§ 35-40.5-3-1 — Victim's right to speak with certain persons

Indiana § 35-40.5-3-1

Art. 40.5RIGHTS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS

Ch. 3Right to a Victim Advocate or Victim Service Provider

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Ind. Code § 35-40.5-3-1 (2026).

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A victim has the right to:

(1)speak with a victim advocate or victim service provider during any hospital visit for the purpose of receiving a sexual assault examination; and

(2)speak with a victim advocate or victim service provider during the course of the investigation. If a victim advocate or victim service provider is not available, a victim has the right to speak with victims assistance or a social worker. A victim retains these rights even if the victim has waived one (1) or more of these rights in a previous examination or interview.

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A victim has the right to:
(1) speak with a victim advocate or victim service provider during
any hospital visit for the purpose of receiving a sexual assault
examination; and
(2) speak with a victim advocate or victim service provider during
the course of the investigation.
If a victim advocate or victim service provider is not available, a victim
has the right to speak with victims assistance or a social worker. A
victim retains these rights even if the victim has waived one (1) or
more of these rights in a previous examination or interview.