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IN Code § 34-45-2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 45. Witnesses|Chapter 2. Competent and Incompetent Witnesses|34-45-2-3. Mentally Incompetent Persons and Guardians

Sec. 3. (a) This section applies in all suits by or against any person adjudged to be a mentally incompetent person or against the mentally incompetent person's guardian:(1) founded upon any contract with, or demand against the protected person;(2) to obtain possession of the real or personal property of the protected person; or(3) to affect the protected person's property in any manner.(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), neither party to the transaction is a competent witness to any matter that occurred before the appointment of the incompetent person's guardian.(c) If the party to the transaction who is under guardianship is adjudged by the court to be competent to testify, the other party to the suit shall not be excluded.(d) This section does not apply to a contract made or transaction had before February 27, 1903.(e) Either party to a suit under this section has the right to call and examine an adverse party as a witness. The court may require a party to a suit or other person to testify. An abuse of discretion under this subsection is reviewable on appeal.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-2-20-1.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.41.
IN Code § 34-45-2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 45. Witnesses|Chapter 2. Competent and Incompetent Witnesses|34-45-2-4. Executors or Administrators; Depositions; Evidence Given by Decedent

Sec. 4. (a) This section applies to suits or proceedings:(1) in which an executor or administrator is a party;(2) involving matters that occurred during the lifetime of the decedent; and(3) where a judgment or allowance may be made or rendered for or against the estate represented by the executor or administrator.(b) This section does not apply in a proceeding to contest the validity of a will or a proceeding to contest the validity of a trust.(c) This section does not apply to a custodian or other qualified witness to the extent the witness seeks to introduce evidence that is otherwise admissible under Indiana Rule of Evidence 803(6).(d) Except as provided in subsection (e), a person:(1) who is a necessary party to the issue or record; and(2) whose interest is adverse to the estate;is not a competent witness as to matters against the estate.(e) In cases where:(1) a deposition of the decedent was taken; or(2) the decedent has previously testified as to the matter;and the decedent's testimony or deposition can be used as evidence for the executor or administrator, the adverse party is a competent witness as to any matters embraced in the deposition or testimony.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-14-6.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.41. Amended by P.L.252-2001, SEC.37.
IN Code § 34-45-2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 45. Witnesses|Chapter 2. Competent and Incompetent Witnesses|34-45-2-5. Contract Actions Involving Heirs or Devisees; Competent Witnesses

Sec. 5. (a) This section applies to suits by or against heirs or devisees founded on a contract with or demand against an ancestor:(1) to obtain title to or possession of property, real or personal, of, or in right of, the ancestor; or(2) to affect property described in subdivision (1) in any manner.(b) This section does not apply in a proceeding to contest the validity of a:(1) will; or(2) trust.(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), neither party to a suit described in subsection (a) is a competent witness as to any matter that occurred before the death of the ancestor.(d) A custodian or other qualified witness in a suit described in subsection (a) may present evidence that is admissible under Indiana Evidence Rule 803(6).[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-14-7.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.41. Amended by P.L.33-2004, SEC.1.
IN Code § 34-45-2-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 45. Witnesses|Chapter 2. Competent and Incompetent Witnesses|34-45-2-6. Agent of Decedent; Transactions

Sec. 6. (a) This section applies:(1) when an agent of a decedent testifies on behalf of an executor, administrator, or heirs concerning any transaction the agent had:(A) with a party to the suit, or the party's assignor or grantor; and(B) in the absence of the decedent; or(2) if any witness testifies on behalf of the executor, administrator, or heirs, to any conversation or admission of a party to the suit, or the party's assignor or grantor, made in the absence of the deceased.(b) The party against whom the evidence is adduced, or the party's assignor or grantor, is competent to testify concerning the matters described in subsection (a).[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-14-8 part.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.41.
IN Code § 34-45-2-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 45. Witnesses|Chapter 2. Competent and Incompetent Witnesses|34-45-2-7. Agent of Decedent; Contracts

Sec. 7. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a person who acted as an agent in the making or continuing of a contract with any person who has died, is not a competent witness, in any suit upon or involving the contract, as to matters occurring before the death of the decedent, on behalf of the principal to the contract, against the legal representatives or heirs of the decedent.(b) If the person is called by the decedent's heirs or legal representatives, the person is a competent witness, as to matters about which the person is interrogated by the heirs or representatives.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-14-8 part.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.41.
IN Code § 34-45-2-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 45. Witnesses|Chapter 2. Competent and Incompetent Witnesses|34-45-2-8. Unlawfully Taking or Damaging Personal Property

Sec. 8. If the defendant in a case:(1) is charged with unlawfully taking or detaining personal property or having done damage to personal property; and(2) defends the charge in the defendant's pleading by asserting that the defendant is the executor, administrator, guardian, or heir, and, as such, has taken or detained the property or has done the acts charged;a person is not competent to testify who would not be competent if the defendant were the complainant. However, when the person complaining cannot testify, the defendant shall also be excluded.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-14-8 part.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.41.
IN Code § 34-45-2-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 45. Witnesses|Chapter 2. Competent and Incompetent Witnesses|34-45-2-9. Husband or Wife

Sec. 9. When the husband or wife is a party, and not a competent witness in his or her own behalf, the other shall also be excluded.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-14-9 part.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.41.
IN Code § 34-45-2-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 45. Witnesses|Chapter 2. Competent and Incompetent Witnesses|34-45-2-10. Assignor or Grantor; Adverse Party

Sec. 10. (a) In all cases in which:(1) executors, administrators, heirs, or devisees are parties; and(2) one (1) of the parties to the suit is incompetent under this chapter to testify against the parties described in subdivision (1);the assignor or grantor of a party making the assignment or grant voluntarily shall be considered a party adverse to the executor or administrator, heir, or devisee.(b) However, in all cases referred to in sections 4 through 9 of this chapter, any party to the suit has the right to call and examine any adverse party as a witness.(c) The court may require any party to a suit or other person to testify. Any abuse of the court's discretion under this subsection is reviewable on appeal.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-14-10.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.41.
IN Code § 34-45-2-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 45. Witnesses|Chapter 2. Competent and Incompetent Witnesses|34-45-2-11. Executors or Administrators; Contracts Assigned

Sec. 11. In all actions by an executor or administrator, on contracts assigned to the decedent, when the assignor is alive and a competent witness in the cause:(1) the executor or administrator; and(2) the defendant or defendants;are competent witnesses as to all matters that occurred between the assignors and the defendant or defendants before notice of the assignment.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-14-11.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.41.
IN Code § 34-45-2-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 45. Witnesses|Chapter 2. Competent and Incompetent Witnesses|34-45-2-12. Effect of Lack of Religious Belief; Moral Character

Sec. 12. Lack of belief in a supreme being or in the Christian religion does not render a witness incompetent. However, lack of religious belief may be shown upon the trial. In all questions affecting the credibility of a witness, the general moral character of the witness may be given in evidence.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-14-13.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.41.
IN Code § 34-45-2-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 45. Witnesses|Chapter 2. Competent and Incompetent Witnesses|34-45-2-13. Facts Shown to Affect Credibility of Witness

Sec. 13. Any fact that might have been shown to render a witness incompetent may be shown to affect the credibility of the witness.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-14-14.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.41.
IN Code § 34-45-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 45. Witnesses|Chapter 3. Expert Witnesses|34-45-3-1. Applicability of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a witness who is an expert in any art, science, trade, profession or mystery.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-14-12 part.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.41.
IN Code § 34-45-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 45. Witnesses|Chapter 3. Expert Witnesses|34-45-3-2. Witness Compelled to Appear and Testify

Sec. 2. A witness described in section 1 of this chapter may be compelled to appear and testify in:(1) any court in the county of the residence of the witness; or(2) any court in an adjoining county;to an opinion as an expert in relation to any matter whenever the opinion is material evidence relevant to an issue on trial before a court or jury.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-14-12 part.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.41.
IN Code § 34-45-3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 45. Witnesses|Chapter 3. Expert Witnesses|34-45-3-3. Per Diem Compensation and Mileage

Sec. 3. A witness compelled to appear and testify under section 2 of this chapter may be compelled to do so without payment or tender of compensation other than the per diem and mileage allowed by law to other witnesses.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-14-12 part.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.41.
IN Code § 34-45-3-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 45. Witnesses|Chapter 3. Expert Witnesses|34-45-3-4. Expert Witnesses Subject to Same Rules as Nonexpert Witnesses

Sec. 4. The same rules and regulations apply to witnesses described in section 1 of this chapter as apply to a witness who can be compelled to appear and testify to knowledge the witness has of facts relevant to the same issue.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-14-12 part.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.41.
IN Code § 34-45-4-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 45. Witnesses|Chapter 4. Impeachment of Witnesses|34-45-4-1. Impeachment by Evidence of Bad Character

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), the party producing a witness shall not be allowed to impeach the credibility of the witness by evidence of bad character.(b) The party producing a witness may impeach the credibility of the witness by evidence of bad character if:(1) it was indispensable that the party produce the witness; or(2) it is a case of manifest surprise.(c) In all cases, the party producing the witness may contradict the witness:(1) by other evidence; and(2) by showing that the witness has made statements different from the present testimony of the witness.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-14-15.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.41.
IN Code § 34-45-4-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 45. Witnesses|Chapter 4. Impeachment of Witnesses|34-45-4-2. Cross-Examination; Foundation

Sec. 2. (a) This section applies when a witness, whether a party to the record or not:(1) is cross-examined to lay the foundation for impeachment of the witness by proof of an act or statement inconsistent with the testimony of the witness;(2) is asked if the witness did not do the act or make the statement; and(3) answers that the witness does not recollect having done the act or made the statement.(b) The party laying the foundation for impeachment has the right to introduce evidence of the act or statement in the same manner as if the witness had answered that the witness had not done the act or made the statement.[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-15-1.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.41.
IN Code § 34-46-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 46. Privileged Communications|Chapter 1. Scope of Article|34-46-1-1. Enumeration of Privileges in Article Not Exhaustive

Sec. 1. This article is not intended to be an exhaustive compilation of all privileged communications recognized in the Indiana Code. In addition to the privileged communications that are recognized in this article, other privileged communications may be recognized in other provisions of the Indiana Code.[1998 Recodification Citation: New.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.42.
IN Code § 34-46-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 46. Privileged Communications|Chapter 1. Scope of Article|34-46-1-2. Other Locations of Privileges in Indiana Code

Sec. 2. As an aid to the reader, an effort has been made to list other locations in the Indiana Code where privileged communications are recognized. This list provided in IC 34-46-2 does not take the place of traditional legal research.[1998 Recodification Citation: New.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.42.
IN Code § 34-46-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 46. Privileged Communications|Chapter 2. Statutes Outside Ic 34 That Confer Privilege|34-46-2-1. Listing of Other Privileges; Effect of Listing

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter contains a list of references to other privileged communication provisions outside IC 34.(b) Listing in this chapter does not equate to the creation of a privilege, and failure to be listed in this chapter does not negate a privileged communication recognized elsewhere in the Indiana Code.(c) Many of the statutes granting privilege also contain exceptions to the privilege granted and therefore each statute must be consulted directly to determine the extent of the privilege provided.[1998 Recodification Citation: New.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.42.
IN Code § 34-46-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 46. Privileged Communications|Chapter 2. Statutes Outside Ic 34 That Confer Privilege|34-46-2-2. Mediators

Sec. 2. IC 4-21.5-3.5-18 (Concerning confidential statement to mediator in administrative proceeding).[1998 Recodification Citation: New.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.42.
IN Code § 34-46-2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 46. Privileged Communications|Chapter 2. Statutes Outside Ic 34 That Confer Privilege|34-46-2-3. Mediation

Sec. 3. IC 4-21.5-3.5-27 (Concerning matters discussed during mediation).[1998 Recodification Citation: New.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.42.
IN Code § 34-46-2-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 46. Privileged Communications|Chapter 2. Statutes Outside Ic 34 That Confer Privilege|34-46-2-4. Contraband and Chemical Tests

Sec. 4. IC 9-30-6-6 (Concerning contraband and chemical tests on blood, urine, or other bodily substance).[1998 Recodification Citation: New.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.42. Amended by P.L.156-2020, SEC.127.
IN Code § 34-46-2-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 46. Privileged Communications|Chapter 2. Statutes Outside Ic 34 That Confer Privilege|34-46-2-5. Adult Protective Services

Sec. 5. IC 12-10-3-11 (Concerning reports to adult protective services).[1998 Recodification Citation: New.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.42.
IN Code § 34-46-2-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 46. Privileged Communications|Chapter 2. Statutes Outside Ic 34 That Confer Privilege|34-46-2-6. Environmental Audit Reports

Sec. 6. IC 13-28-4-1 (Concerning environmental audit reports).[1998 Recodification Citation: New.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.42.
IN Code § 34-46-2-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 46. Privileged Communications|Chapter 2. Statutes Outside Ic 34 That Confer Privilege|34-46-2-7. Coal Exploration Trade Secrets

Sec. 7. IC 14-34-9-4 (Concerning coal exploration trade secrets, and commercial or financial information).[1998 Recodification Citation: New.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.42.
IN Code § 34-46-2-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 46. Privileged Communications|Chapter 2. Statutes Outside Ic 34 That Confer Privilege|34-46-2-8. Cause of Death

Sec. 8. IC 16-37-4-4 (Concerning medical data regarding cause of death).[1998 Recodification Citation: New.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.42.
IN Code § 34-46-2-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 46. Privileged Communications|Chapter 2. Statutes Outside Ic 34 That Confer Privilege|34-46-2-9. Reports of Communicable Diseases

Sec. 9. IC 16-41-2-4 (Concerning reports of communicable or serious diseases).[1998 Recodification Citation: New.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.42. Amended by P.L.112-2020, SEC.65.
IN Code § 34-46-2-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 46. Privileged Communications|Chapter 2. Statutes Outside Ic 34 That Confer Privilege|34-46-2-10. Warnings of Communicable Diseases

Sec. 10. IC 16-41-7-3 (Concerning warning by physician of serious communicable disease).[1998 Recodification Citation: New.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.42. Amended by P.L.112-2020, SEC.66.
IN Code § 34-46-2-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 46. Privileged Communications|Chapter 2. Statutes Outside Ic 34 That Confer Privilege|34-46-2-11. Expert Review Panels for Health Care Workers

Sec. 11. IC 16-41-11-10 (Concerning expert review panels who consult and advise health care workers who have communicable diseases).[1998 Recodification Citation: New.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.42.
IN Code § 34-46-2-11.4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 46. Privileged Communications|Chapter 2. Statutes Outside Ic 34 That Confer Privilege|34-46-2-11.4. Local Child Fatality Review Teams

Sec. 11.4. IC 16-49-3-13 (Concerning discussions, determinations, conclusions, and recommendations of a local child fatality review team).As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.21.
IN Code § 34-46-2-11.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 46. Privileged Communications|Chapter 2. Statutes Outside Ic 34 That Confer Privilege|34-46-2-11.5. Statewide Child Fatality Review Committee

Sec. 11.5. IC 16-49-4-13 (Concerning discussions, determinations, conclusions, and recommendations of the statewide child fatality review committee).As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.22.
IN Code § 34-46-2-11.6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 46. Privileged Communications|Chapter 2. Statutes Outside Ic 34 That Confer Privilege|34-46-2-11.6. Local Fetal-Infant Mortality Review Teams

Sec. 11.6. IC 16-49-6-10 (Concerning discussions, determinations, conclusions, and recommendations of the local fetal-infant mortality review team).As added by P.L.31-2019, SEC.9.
IN Code § 34-46-2-11.7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 46. Privileged Communications|Chapter 2. Statutes Outside Ic 34 That Confer Privilege|34-46-2-11.7. Members of the Statewide Maternal Mortality Review Committee or Individuals Attending a Committee Meeting

Sec. 11.7. IC 16-50-1-10 (Concerning discussions, determinations, conclusions, and recommendations of the statewide maternal mortality review committee).As added by P.L.48-2018, SEC.7.
IN Code § 34-46-2-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 46. Privileged Communications|Chapter 2. Statutes Outside Ic 34 That Confer Privilege|34-46-2-12. School Psychologists

Sec. 12. IC 20-28-12-5 (Concerning information school psychologist acquires in professional capacity).[1998 Recodification Citation: New.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.42. Amended by P.L.1-2005, SEC.224.
IN Code § 34-46-2-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 46. Privileged Communications|Chapter 2. Statutes Outside Ic 34 That Confer Privilege|34-46-2-13. School Counselors

Sec. 13. IC 20-28-10-17 (Concerning communications made to a school counselor).[1998 Recodification Citation: New.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.42. Amended by P.L.1-2005, SEC.225.
IN Code § 34-46-2-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 46. Privileged Communications|Chapter 2. Statutes Outside Ic 34 That Confer Privilege|34-46-2-14. Student Alcohol and Drug Violations

Sec. 14. IC 20-33-9-5 and IC 20-33-9-7 (Concerning reports of elementary and secondary school students suspected of alcohol and controlled substance violations).[1998 Recodification Citation: New.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.42. Amended by P.L.1-2005, SEC.226.
IN Code § 34-46-2-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 46. Privileged Communications|Chapter 2. Statutes Outside Ic 34 That Confer Privilege|34-46-2-15. Department of Workforce Development Information

Sec. 15. IC 22-4-19-6 (Concerning department of workforce development information).[1998 Recodification Citation: New.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.42.
IN Code § 34-46-2-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 46. Privileged Communications|Chapter 2. Statutes Outside Ic 34 That Confer Privilege|34-46-2-16. Professional Corporation or Employees

Sec. 16. IC 23-1.5-2-7 (Concerning communications involving a professional corporation or its employees).[1998 Recodification Citation: New.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.42.
IN Code § 34-46-2-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 46. Privileged Communications|Chapter 2. Statutes Outside Ic 34 That Confer Privilege|34-46-2-17. Quality Review Committee for Accounting Firm

Sec. 17. IC 25-2.1-5-8 (Concerning proceedings, records, and work papers of a quality review committee that conducts a quality review of an accounting firm before July 1, 2012, or a peer review committee that conducts a peer review of an accounting firm after June 30, 2012).[1998 Recodification Citation: New.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.42. Amended by P.L.197-2011, SEC.126.
IN Code § 34-46-2-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 46. Privileged Communications|Chapter 2. Statutes Outside Ic 34 That Confer Privilege|34-46-2-18. Accountants

Sec. 18. IC 25-2.1-14-1 (Concerning information relative to and in connection with any professional service as a certified public accountant, public accountant, or accounting practitioner).[1998 Recodification Citation: New.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.42.
IN Code § 34-46-2-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure|Article 46. Privileged Communications|Chapter 2. Statutes Outside Ic 34 That Confer Privilege|34-46-2-19. Impaired Nurses

Sec. 19. IC 25-23-1-31 (Concerning information pertaining to an impaired registered nurse or licensed practical nurse).[1998 Recodification Citation: New.]As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.42.