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IN Code § 34-43-1-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 43. Evidence: Medical Records|Chapter 1. Hospital Medical Records|34-43-1-11. Medical Records Regarding Treatment for Mental Illness

Sec. 11. (a) This section applies to a medical record or part of a record concerning treatment for mental illness.(b) The hospital employee with custody of the original medical records shall:(1) execute a verified affidavit:(A) identifying the record or part of a record that contains the confidential information concerning the treatment of mental illness; and(B) stating that the confidential record or part of the record will only be provided under a court order after in camera review; and(2) comply with sections 5 through 8 of this chapter in delivering the record or part of the record that is not confidential under subdivision (1).[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-3-15.5-6(g).]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.39.
IN Code § 34-43-1-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 43. Evidence: Medical Records|Chapter 1. Hospital Medical Records|34-43-1-12. Confidential Records Regarding Communicable Diseases

Sec. 12. (a) This section applies to a medical record or part of a record that contains information that is confidential under IC 16-41-8-1.(b) The hospital employee with custody of the original medical records shall:(1) execute a verified affidavit:(A) identifying the record or part of a record that contains the confidential information concerning a dangerous communicable disease; and(B) stating that the confidential record or part of the record will only be provided under a court order after in camera review under IC 16-41-8-1; and(2) comply with sections 5 through 8 of this chapter in delivering the record or part of the record that is not confidential under subdivision (1).[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-3-15.5-6(h).]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.39. Amended by P.L.1-1999, SEC.75.
IN Code § 34-43-1-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 43. Evidence: Medical Records|Chapter 1. Hospital Medical Records|34-43-1-13. Fees

Sec. 13. The hospital may charge the fee permitted under IC 16-39-9 to cover the costs of reproducing the hospital medical records under section 5 of this chapter.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-3-15.5-6(i).]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.39.
IN Code § 34-43-1-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 43. Evidence: Medical Records|Chapter 1. Hospital Medical Records|34-43-1-14. Personal Delivery of Copies; Receipt

Sec. 14. (a) Whenever the copies of the hospital medical records are personally delivered, the person receiving the hospital medical records shall give a receipt to the person delivering them.(b) The receipt required by subsection (a) must contain:(1) the name of the hospital that sent the hospital medical records;(2) the patient's full name;(3) the patient's medical record number;(4) the date the copies of the hospital medical records were received; and(5) the signature of the person who receives the hospital medical records.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-3-15.5-7(a).]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.39.
IN Code § 34-43-1-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 43. Evidence: Medical Records|Chapter 1. Hospital Medical Records|34-43-1-15. Delivery of Copies by Certified Mail; Receipt

Sec. 15. Whenever the copies of the hospital medical records are sent by certified mail, the receipt used by the United States Postal Service is sufficient to prove delivery and receipt of the hospital medical records.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-3-15.5-7(b).]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.39.
IN Code § 34-43-1-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 43. Evidence: Medical Records|Chapter 1. Hospital Medical Records|34-43-1-16. Disposal of Copies

Sec. 16. The party or party's attorney of record shall dispose of copies of hospital medical records obtained under this chapter in a manner that protects the confidentiality of the medical information in the copies.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-3-15.5-7(c).]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.39.
IN Code § 34-43-1-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 43. Evidence: Medical Records|Chapter 1. Hospital Medical Records|34-43-1-17. Orders

Sec. 17. Upon motion by any party to an action or proceeding, or by the person from whom discovery is sought under this chapter, and for good cause shown, the court, hearing officer, or other body conducting the proceeding may make any order that justice requires.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-3-15.5-7(d).]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.39.
IN Code § 34-43.5-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 43.5. Evidence: Specific Communications|Chapter 1. Communications of Sympathy|34-43.5-1-1. Exception

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to a criminal proceeding.As added by P.L.76-2006, SEC.1.
IN Code § 34-43.5-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 43.5. Evidence: Specific Communications|Chapter 1. Communications of Sympathy|34-43.5-1-2. Application

Sec. 2. This chapter applies to a cause of action in tort, including a medical malpractice action under IC 34-18-8.As added by P.L.76-2006, SEC.1.
IN Code § 34-43.5-1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 43.5. Evidence: Specific Communications|Chapter 1. Communications of Sympathy|34-43.5-1-3. "Communication of Sympathy"

Sec. 3. As used in this section "communication of sympathy" means a statement, a gesture, an act, conduct, or a writing that expresses:(1) sympathy;(2) an apology; or(3) a general sense of benevolence.As added by P.L.76-2006, SEC.1.
IN Code § 34-43.5-1-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 43.5. Evidence: Specific Communications|Chapter 1. Communications of Sympathy|34-43.5-1-4. Prohibited Admission of Communications of Sympathy

Sec. 4. Except as provided in section 5 of this chapter, a court may not admit into evidence a communication of sympathy that relates to causing or contributing to:(1) a loss;(2) an injury;(3) pain;(4) suffering;(5) a death; or(6) damage to property.As added by P.L.76-2006, SEC.1.
IN Code § 34-43.5-1-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 43.5. Evidence: Specific Communications|Chapter 1. Communications of Sympathy|34-43.5-1-5. Admission of Statements of Fault, Including Communications of Sympathy

Sec. 5. A court may admit a statement of fault into evidence, including a statement of fault that is part of a communication of sympathy, if otherwise admissible under the Indiana Rules of Evidence.As added by P.L.76-2006, SEC.1.
IN Code § 34-44-1-0.2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 44. Evidence: Damages|Chapter 1. Collateral Source Evidence|34-44-1-0.2. Application of Prior Law

Sec. 0.2. The addition of IC 34-4-36 (before its repeal, now codified in this chapter) by P.L.196-1986 does not apply to civil actions accruing before January 1, 1987.As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.573.
IN Code § 34-44-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 44. Evidence: Damages|Chapter 1. Collateral Source Evidence|34-44-1-1. Purpose of Chapter

Sec. 1. The purpose of this chapter is:(1) to enable the trier of fact in a personal injury or wrongful death action to determine the actual amount of the prevailing party's pecuniary loss; and(2) to provide that a prevailing party not recover more than once from all applicable sources for each item of loss sustained.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-36-1.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.40.
IN Code § 34-44-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 44. Evidence: Damages|Chapter 1. Collateral Source Evidence|34-44-1-2. Personal Injury or Wrongful Death Actions; Admissibility of Evidence

Sec. 2. In a personal injury or wrongful death action, the court shall allow the admission into evidence of:(1) proof of collateral source payments other than:(A) payments of life insurance or other death benefits;(B) insurance benefits that the plaintiff or members of the plaintiff's family have paid for directly; or(C) payments made by:(i) the state or the United States; or(ii) any agency, instrumentality, or subdivision of the state or the United States;that have been made before trial to a plaintiff as compensation for the loss or injury for which the action is brought;(2) proof of the amount of money that the plaintiff is required to repay, including worker's compensation benefits, as a result of the collateral benefits received; and(3) proof of the cost to the plaintiff or to members of the plaintiff's family of collateral benefits received by the plaintiff or the plaintiff's family.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-36-2.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.40. Amended by P.L.1-2010, SEC.139.
IN Code § 34-44-1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 44. Evidence: Damages|Chapter 1. Collateral Source Evidence|34-44-1-3. Proof of Payments; Consideration for Amount and Review of Award

Sec. 3. Proof of payments under section 2 of this chapter shall be considered by the trier of fact in arriving at the amount of any award and shall be considered by the court in reviewing awards that are alleged to be excessive.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-36-3.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.40.
IN Code § 34-44-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 44. Evidence: Damages|Chapter 2. Advance Payments in Personal Injury and Property Damage Cases|34-44-2-1. Applicability of Chapter

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies to an action brought to recover damages for:(1) personal injuries;(2) wrongful death; or(3) property damage.(b) This chapter does not apply to actions in which there is more than one (1) defendant.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-3-2.5-1 part.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.40.
IN Code § 34-44-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 44. Evidence: Damages|Chapter 2. Advance Payments in Personal Injury and Property Damage Cases|34-44-2-2. No Admission of Liability

Sec. 2. (a) An advance payment shall not be construed as an admission of liability by any person.(b) Except as provided in section 3 of this chapter, evidence of an advance payment is not admissible during the trial for any purpose by either plaintiff or defendant.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-3-2.5-1 part.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.40.
IN Code § 34-44-2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 44. Evidence: Damages|Chapter 2. Advance Payments in Personal Injury and Property Damage Cases|34-44-2-3. Reduction of Plaintiff's Award by Amount of Advance Payment

Sec. 3. If it is determined that the plaintiff is entitled to recover in an action described in section 1 of this chapter:(1) the defendant may introduce evidence of any advance payment made; and(2) the court shall reduce the award to the plaintiff to the extent that the award includes an amount paid by the advance payment.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-3-2.5-2.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.40.
IN Code § 34-44-2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 44. Evidence: Damages|Chapter 2. Advance Payments in Personal Injury and Property Damage Cases|34-44-2-4. Insurance Companies

Sec. 4. (a) An advance payment made by an insurance company on behalf of an insured does not increase the limits of liability of the insurance company under any existing policy of insurance.(b) The amount of an advance payment made in respect to any claim shall be credited against any obligation of the insurance company in respect to the claim.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-3-2.5-3.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.40.
IN Code § 34-44.5-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 44.5. Evidence: Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act|Chapter 1. Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act|34-44.5-1-1. "Foreign Jurisdiction"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "foreign jurisdiction" means a state other than Indiana.As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.1.
IN Code § 34-44.5-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 44.5. Evidence: Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act|Chapter 1. Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act|34-44.5-1-2. "Foreign Subpoena"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "foreign subpoena" means a subpoena issued under authority of a court of record of a foreign jurisdiction.As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.1.
IN Code § 34-44.5-1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 44.5. Evidence: Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act|Chapter 1. Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act|34-44.5-1-3. "Person"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "person" means an individual, a corporation, a business trust, an estate, a trust, a partnership, a limited liability company, an association, a joint venture, a public corporation, a government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, or any other legal or commercial entity.As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.1.
IN Code § 34-44.5-1-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 44.5. Evidence: Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act|Chapter 1. Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act|34-44.5-1-4. "State"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "state" means any of the following:(1) A state of the United States.(2) The District of Columbia.(3) Puerto Rico.(4) The United States Virgin Islands.(5) A federally recognized Indian tribe.(6) Any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.1.
IN Code § 34-44.5-1-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 44.5. Evidence: Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act|Chapter 1. Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act|34-44.5-1-5. "Subpoena"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "subpoena" means a document, however denominated, issued under authority of a court of record that requires a person to:(1) attend and give testimony at a deposition;(2) produce and allow inspection and copying of designated:(A) books;(B) documents;(C) records;(D) electronically stored information; or(E) other tangible things;in the possession, custody, or control of the person; or(3) allow inspection of premises under the control of the person.As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.1.
IN Code § 34-44.5-1-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 44.5. Evidence: Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act|Chapter 1. Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act|34-44.5-1-6. Subpoena; Request; Issuance; Contents

Sec. 6. (a) To request issuance of a subpoena under this chapter that is based on a foreign subpoena, a party must submit the foreign subpoena to the clerk of the court in the county in which discovery is sought to be conducted in Indiana. A request for the issuance of a subpoena under this chapter does not constitute an appearance in a court of this state.(b) When a party submits a foreign subpoena to the clerk of a court in Indiana, the clerk, in accordance with the court's procedure, shall promptly issue a subpoena for service upon the person to which the foreign subpoena is directed.(c) A subpoena issued under subsection (b) must:(1) incorporate the terms used in the foreign subpoena; and(2) contain or be accompanied by the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the following:(A) All counsel of record in the proceeding to which the subpoena relates.(B) Any party not represented by counsel.As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.1.
IN Code § 34-44.5-1-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 44.5. Evidence: Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act|Chapter 1. Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act|34-44.5-1-7. Service of Subpoena

Sec. 7. A subpoena issued by a clerk of the court under section 6 of this chapter must be served in compliance with all applicable laws concerning service of a subpoena in Indiana.As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.1.
IN Code § 34-44.5-1-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 44.5. Evidence: Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act|Chapter 1. Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act|34-44.5-1-8. Application of Indiana Laws

Sec. 8. All applicable Indiana law concerning compliance with subpoenas to:(1) attend and give testimony;(2) produce designated books, documents, records, electronically stored information, or other tangible things; or(3) allow inspection of premises;applies to subpoenas issued under section 6 of this chapter.As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.42-2011, SEC.72.
IN Code § 34-44.5-1-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 44.5. Evidence: Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act|Chapter 1. Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act|34-44.5-1-9. Applications for Protective Orders and Subpoenas; Submission to Court

Sec. 9. An application to a court for a protective order or to enforce, quash, or modify a subpoena issued by a clerk of court under section 6 of this chapter must:(1) comply with all applicable Indiana laws; and(2) be submitted to a court in the county in which discovery is to be conducted.As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.1.
IN Code § 34-44.5-1-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 44.5. Evidence: Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act|Chapter 1. Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act|34-44.5-1-10. Consideration for Uniformity of the Law

Sec. 10. In applying and construing this chapter, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act.As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.1.
IN Code § 34-44.5-1-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 44.5. Evidence: Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act|Chapter 1. Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act|34-44.5-1-11. Application

Sec. 11. This chapter applies to requests for discovery in cases:(1) pending on July 1, 2010; or(2) filed after June 30, 2010.As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.1.
IN Code § 34-45-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 45. Witnesses|Chapter 1. General Requirements|34-45-1-1. Attachment; Affidavit; Knowledge of Service

Sec. 1. An attachment shall not issue against a witness who has been served a copy only of the summons until the party applying for the attachment or the party's attorney makes an affidavit in the court from which the party is seeking the attachment, stating that the party or the party's attorney has reasonable cause to believe, and does believe, that the witness against whom the summons issued has knowledge of the service of the summons by copy in time to have obeyed its command.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-14-1.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.41.
IN Code § 34-45-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 45. Witnesses|Chapter 1. General Requirements|34-45-1-2. Oath

Sec. 2. Before testifying, every witness shall be sworn to testify the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. The mode of administering an oath must be the most consistent with and binding upon the conscience of the person to whom the oath may be administered.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-14-2.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.41.
IN Code § 34-45-1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 45. Witnesses|Chapter 1. General Requirements|34-45-1-3. Interpreters; Entitlement

Sec. 3. Every person who cannot speak or understand the English language or who because of hearing, speaking, or other impairment has difficulty in communicating with other persons, and who is a party to or a witness in a civil proceeding is entitled to an interpreter to assist the person throughout the proceeding.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-14-3 part.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.41.
IN Code § 34-45-1-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 45. Witnesses|Chapter 1. General Requirements|34-45-1-4. Interpreters; Appointment and Qualifications

Sec. 4. (a) An interpreter assisting a person under section 3 of this chapter may be:(1) retained by the party or witness; or(2) appointed by the court before which the action is pending.(b) If an interpreter is appointed by the court, the fee for the services of the interpreter shall be:(1) set by the court; and(2) paid in a manner as the court may determine.(c) The court may inquire into the qualifications and integrity of any interpreter, and may disqualify any person from serving as an interpreter.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-14-3 part.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.41.
IN Code § 34-45-1-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 45. Witnesses|Chapter 1. General Requirements|34-45-1-5. Interpreters; Oath

Sec. 5. Every interpreter for another person who is either a party or a witness in a court proceeding described in this chapter shall take the following oath:Do you solemnly swear (or affirm) that you will justly, truly, and impartially interpret to _______ the oath about to be administered to him (her), and the questions which may be asked him (her), and the answers that he (she) shall give to such questions, relative to the cause now under consideration before this court so help you God (or under the pains and penalties of perjury)?[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-14-3 part.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.41.
IN Code § 34-45-2-0.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 45. Witnesses|Chapter 2. Competent and Incompetent Witnesses|34-45-2-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter

Sec. 0.1. The amendments made to section 4 of this chapter by P.L.252-2001 apply to the estate of an individual who dies after June 30, 2001.As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.574.
IN Code § 34-45-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 45. Witnesses|Chapter 2. Competent and Incompetent Witnesses|34-45-2-1. Competent Witnesses Generally

Sec. 1. All persons, whether parties to or interested in the suit, are competent witnesses in a civil action or proceeding, except as otherwise provided.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-14-4.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.41.
IN Code § 34-45-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 45. Witnesses|Chapter 2. Competent and Incompetent Witnesses|34-45-2-2. Insane Persons Considered Incompetent Witnesses

Sec. 2. Except as otherwise provided by statute, persons who are insane at the time they are offered as witnesses are not competent witnesses, whether or not they have been adjudged insane.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-14-5 part.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.41.