Indiana § 35-40.5-4-2 Provider's duty to inform victim of certain rights

Indiana Statutes

§ 35-40.5-4-2 — Provider's duty to inform victim of certain rights

Indiana § 35-40.5-4-2

Art. 40.5RIGHTS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS

Ch. 4Collection of Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence

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Ind. Code § 35-40.5-4-2 (2026).

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Before a provider commences a forensic medical examination, or as soon as possible, the provider shall inform the victim of the following:

(1)The victim's rights under this article and other relevant law in a document to be developed by the state sexual assault response team, which shall be signed by the victim to confirm receipt, unless the victim has already been provided with the document under IC 35-40.5-5-1.

(2)The victim's right to speak with a victim advocate or victim service provider. 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.

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Before a provider commences a forensic
medical examination, or as soon as possible, the provider shall inform
the victim of the following:
(1) The victim's rights under this article and other relevant law in
a document to be developed by the state sexual assault response
team, which shall be signed by the victim to confirm receipt,
unless the victim has already been provided with the document
under IC 35-40.5-5-1.
(2) The victim's right to speak with a victim advocate or victim
service provider. 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.