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IN Code § 35-40-4-7.3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 40. Victim Rights|Chapter 4. Definitions|35-40-4-7.3. "Reasonable Suspicion"

Sec. 7.3. "Reasonable suspicion" means an objectively reasonable basis for believing that a death was caused by the criminal act of a third person, based on:(1) concrete, articulable facts that support the belief; and(2) specific reasonable inferences that may be drawn from these facts.As added by P.L.71-2021, SEC.8.
IN Code § 35-40-4-7.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 40. Victim Rights|Chapter 4. Definitions|35-40-4-7.5. "Uncharged Death"

Sec. 7.5. "Uncharged death" means the death of a person that a local law enforcement agency has determined was not the result of a criminal act committed by a third person.As added by P.L.71-2021, SEC.9.
IN Code § 35-40-4-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 40. Victim Rights|Chapter 4. Definitions|35-40-4-8. "Victim"

Sec. 8. "Victim" means a person that has suffered harm as a result of a crime that was perpetrated directly against the person. The term does not include a person that has been charged with a crime arising out of the same occurrence.As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.
IN Code § 35-40-5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 40. Victim Rights|Chapter 5. Victim Rights|35-40-5-1. Right to Fairness, Dignity, and Respect; Right to Freedom From Harassment and Intimidation

Sec. 1. A victim has the right to be:(1) treated with fairness, dignity, and respect; and(2) free from intimidation, harassment, and abuse;throughout the criminal justice process.As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.169-2009, SEC.2.
IN Code § 35-40-5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 40. Victim Rights|Chapter 5. Victim Rights|35-40-5-2. Release or Escape From Custody of Perpetrator

Sec. 2. (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.As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.
IN Code § 35-40-5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 40. Victim Rights|Chapter 5. Victim Rights|35-40-5-3. Right to Confer With Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Sec. 3. (a) This section applies if either of the following has occurred:(1) The alleged felony or delinquent act that would have been a felony if committed by an adult was directly perpetrated against the victim.(2) The alleged felony, misdemeanor, or delinquent act that would have been a felony or misdemeanor if committed by an adult was:(A) a violation of IC 35-42-2 (offenses against the person), IC 35-45-2-1 (intimidation), IC 35-45-2-2 (harassment), IC 35-46-1-15.1 (invasion of privacy), IC 35-46-1-15.3, or IC 35-47-4-3 (pointing a firearm); and(B) directly perpetrated against the victim by a person who:(i) is or was a spouse of the victim;(ii) is or was living as if a spouse of the victim; or(iii) has a child in common with the victim.(3) The alleged misdemeanor or delinquent act that would have been a misdemeanor if committed by an adult, other than a misdemeanor described in subdivision (2), was directly perpetrated against the victim, and the victim has complied with the notice requirements under IC 35-40-10.(b) A victim has the right to confer with a representative of the prosecuting attorney's office:(1) after a crime allegedly committed against the victim has been charged;(2) before the trial of a crime allegedly committed against the victim; and(3) before any disposition of a criminal case involving the victim.This right does not include the authority to direct the prosecution of a criminal case involving the victim.(c) A child victim (as defined in section 11.5 of this chapter) has the right to confer with a representative of the prosecuting attorney's office before being deposed. The representative of the prosecuting attorney's office may not instruct the child victim to refuse to participate in the deposition.As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.65-2016, SEC.30; P.L.62-2020, SEC.6.
IN Code § 35-40-5-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 40. Victim Rights|Chapter 5. Victim Rights|35-40-5-4. Consideration of Victim's Safety

Sec. 4. A victim has the right to have the victim's safety considered in determining release from custody of a person accused of committing a crime against the victim.As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.
IN Code § 35-40-5-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 40. Victim Rights|Chapter 5. Victim Rights|35-40-5-5. Right to Be Heard at Sentencing or Release

Sec. 5. A victim has the right to be heard at any proceeding involving sentencing, a postconviction release decision, or a pre-conviction release decision under a forensic diversion program.As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.85-2004, SEC.7.
IN Code § 35-40-5-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 40. Victim Rights|Chapter 5. Victim Rights|35-40-5-6. Presentence Reports

Sec. 6. (a) A victim has the right to make a written or oral statement for use in preparation of the presentence report.(b) Notwithstanding IC 35-38-1-13, the victim has the right to read presentence reports relating to the crime committed against the victim, except those parts of the reports containing the following:(1) The source of confidential information.(2) Information about another victim.(3) Other information determined confidential or privileged by the judge in a proceeding.The information given to the victim must afford the victim a fair opportunity to respond to the material included in the presentence report.As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.
IN Code § 35-40-5-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 40. Victim Rights|Chapter 5. Victim Rights|35-40-5-7. Order of Restitution

Sec. 7. A victim has the right to pursue an order of restitution and other civil remedies against the person convicted of a crime against the victim.As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.
IN Code § 35-40-5-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 40. Victim Rights|Chapter 5. Victim Rights|35-40-5-8. Right to Information About Criminal Case or Perpetrator

Sec. 8. A victim has the right to information, upon request, about the disposition of the criminal case involving the victim or the conviction, sentence, and release of a person accused of committing a crime against the victim.As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.
IN Code § 35-40-5-8.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 40. Victim Rights|Chapter 5. Victim Rights|35-40-5-8.5. Victim's Right to an Electronic Transcript

Sec. 8.5. (a) This section applies if:(1) a defendant has filed an appeal of the defendant's conviction; or(2) the state has filed an appeal in connection with criminal proceedings against a defendant.(b) A:(1) victim or alleged victim; or(2) spouse or member of the immediate family (as defined in IC 27-14-1-17) of the victim or alleged victim, if:(A) the victim or alleged victim is deceased; and(B) the spouse or the immediate family member is not a defendant in the criminal case;in a case described in subsection (a) is entitled, at no charge, to an electronic copy of the transcript prepared for appeal in the case described in subsection (a).(c) The trial court clerk shall provide the victim or alleged victim (or spouse or immediate family member) with an electronic copy of the transcript as soon as practicable after the court reporter has filed the transcript with the clerk.(d) The victim or alleged victim (or spouse or immediate family member) is not entitled to any confidential information that the court has excluded from public access under the Indiana rules of appellate procedure, the court administrative rules adopted by the supreme court, or any other statute or court rule.As added by P.L.78-2018, SEC.1.
IN Code § 35-40-5-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 40. Victim Rights|Chapter 5. Victim Rights|35-40-5-9. Right to Be Informed of Victim's Rights

Sec. 9. A victim has the right to be informed of the victim's constitutional and statutory rights.As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.
IN Code § 35-40-5-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 40. Victim Rights|Chapter 5. Victim Rights|35-40-5-12. Designation of Certain Victims in Public Documents

Sec. 12. (a) The following shall be identified by means of a designation omitting the victim's name, such as "Victim 1", in court documents open to the public:(1) A victim of a sex crime under IC 35-42-4.(2) A child victim of a crime of violence (as defined in IC 35-50-1-2).(b) The state shall provide to the court a confidential document identifying the victims named in the court documents.As added by P.L.40-2019, SEC.5.
IN Code § 35-40-5-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 40. Victim Rights|Chapter 5. Victim Rights|35-40-5-13. Use of Comfort Item by Child Witness

Sec. 13. When a child less than sixteen (16) years of age is summoned as a witness to any hearing in any criminal matter, including a preliminary hearing, a comfort item or comfort animal shall be allowed to remain in the courtroom with the child during the child's testimony unless the court finds that the defendant's constitutional right to a fair trial will be unduly prejudiced.As added by P.L.40-2019, SEC.6.
IN Code § 35-40-6-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 40. Victim Rights|Chapter 6. Prosecuting Attorney Duties and Victim Assistance Programs|35-40-6-1. Applicability of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies when:(1) law enforcement officials have received a report of an alleged offense not later than five (5) days after the alleged offense occurred or was discovered, unless the prosecuting attorney having jurisdiction finds that the report was not made within the five (5) day period due to circumstances beyond the control of a victim of the alleged offense; and(2) a victim fully cooperates with and responds to reasonable requests from law enforcement officials and the prosecuting attorney.As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.
IN Code § 35-40-6-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 40. Victim Rights|Chapter 6. Prosecuting Attorney Duties and Victim Assistance Programs|35-40-6-2. Victims to Be Treated With Dignity

Sec. 2. A prosecuting attorney shall provide that:(1) victims are treated with dignity, respect, and sensitivity at all stages of the criminal justice process; and(2) the rights of victims are protected.As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.
IN Code § 35-40-6-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 40. Victim Rights|Chapter 6. Prosecuting Attorney Duties and Victim Assistance Programs|35-40-6-3. Victim Assistance Program; Contract to Operate

Sec. 3. A prosecuting attorney may contract with a person to operate a victim assistance program to provide the services required under this chapter.As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.
IN Code § 35-40-6-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 40. Victim Rights|Chapter 6. Prosecuting Attorney Duties and Victim Assistance Programs|35-40-6-5. Victim-Offender Reconciliation Program

Sec. 5. (a) If a victim participates in a victim-offender reconciliation program (VORP) operated by a victim assistance program under section 4(9) of this chapter, the victim shall execute a waiver releasing:(1) the prosecuting attorney responsible for the victim assistance program; and(2) the victim assistance program;from civil and criminal liability for actions taken by the victim, an accused person, or an offender as a result of participation by the victim, the accused person, or the offender in a victim-offender reconciliation program (VORP).(b) A victim is not required to participate in a victim-offender reconciliation program (VORP) under section 4(9) of this chapter.As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.
IN Code § 35-40-6-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 40. Victim Rights|Chapter 6. Prosecuting Attorney Duties and Victim Assistance Programs|35-40-6-6. Threat of Harm to Victim

Sec. 6. If:(1) a victim submits to the prosecuting attorney an affidavit asserting:(A) that an act or threat of physical violence or intimidation has been made against the victim or the immediate family of the victim; and(B) that the act or threat described in clause (A) has been made by the defendant or at the direction of the defendant; and(2) the prosecuting attorney has reason to believe the allegations in the affidavit are true and warrant the filing of a motion for bond revocation;the prosecuting attorney shall file a motion under IC 35-33-8-5 requesting the court to revoke the defendant's bond or order for personal recognizance.As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.
IN Code § 35-40-6-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 40. Victim Rights|Chapter 6. Prosecuting Attorney Duties and Victim Assistance Programs|35-40-6-7. Notification Requested by Victim

Sec. 7. If the defendant is convicted, and upon the victim's request, the victim shall be notified, if applicable, of the following:(1) The function of the presentence report.(2) The name and telephone number of the probation department that is preparing the presentence report.(3) The right to make a victim impact statement under IC 35-38-1-8.5.(4) The defendant's right to review the presentence report.(5) The victim's right to review the presentence report, except those parts excised by the court or made confidential by IC 35-40-5-6.(6) The victim's right to be present and heard at any sentencing procedure under IC 35-40-5-5.(7) The time, place, and date of the sentencing proceeding.As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.14-2000, SEC.71.
IN Code § 35-40-6-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 40. Victim Rights|Chapter 6. Prosecuting Attorney Duties and Victim Assistance Programs|35-40-6-8. Request Form for Revocation of Bond

Sec. 8. The prosecuting attorney or a victim assistance program shall advise a victim on how the request form completed under section 6 of this chapter may be filed with the appropriate agencies and departments.As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.
IN Code § 35-40-6-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 40. Victim Rights|Chapter 6. Prosecuting Attorney Duties and Victim Assistance Programs|35-40-6-9. Contact Between Victim and Probation Department

Sec. 9. (a) Notice provided under this chapter does not relieve a probation department of responsibility under IC 35-38-1-8.5 to initiate the contact between a victim and the probation department concerning the consequences suffered by the victim as a result of the crime.(b) At the time of contact with a victim, a probation department shall advise the victim of the date, time, and place of sentencing and of the victim's right to be present and to be heard at the proceeding.As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.
IN Code § 35-40-6-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 40. Victim Rights|Chapter 6. Prosecuting Attorney Duties and Victim Assistance Programs|35-40-6-10. Victim to Be Informed of Status of Case

Sec. 10. If a person convicted of a crime against the victim seeks appellate review or attacks the person's conviction or sentence, the prosecuting attorney or the office of the attorney general, whichever is appropriate, shall inform the victim, upon request, of the status of the case and of the decision of the court.As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.
IN Code § 35-40-7-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 40. Victim Rights|Chapter 7. Notice of Release on Bond or Escape|35-40-7-1. Responsibility of Law Enforcement Agency With Custody

Sec. 1. The law enforcement agency having custody of a person accused of committing a crime against a victim shall notify the victim if the accused person escapes from the custody of the law enforcement agency.As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.
IN Code § 35-40-7-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 40. Victim Rights|Chapter 7. Notice of Release on Bond or Escape|35-40-7-2. Notifying Victim of a Bond Hearing, Escape, Death, or Release

Sec. 2. Upon request of a victim, the office of the prosecuting attorney having jurisdiction or a law enforcement agency having custody of a person accused of a crime against the victim shall notify the victim of the scheduling of a bond hearing, the escape or death of a person accused of committing a crime against the victim, release of a person convicted of a crime against the victim to a work release program, or any other type of postarrest release of a person convicted of a crime or charged with a crime against the victim.As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.162-2011, SEC.56.
IN Code § 35-40-7-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 40. Victim Rights|Chapter 7. Notice of Release on Bond or Escape|35-40-7-3. Notice; Timing

Sec. 3. A notice under this chapter must be given by a law enforcement agency that has custody of the person at the time of the escape or release to a victim:(1) before the person is released by the law enforcement agency, if possible; or(2) as soon as practicable after the person escapes or has been released by the law enforcement agency.As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.
IN Code § 35-40-8-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 40. Victim Rights|Chapter 8. Notice of Probation Modification, Revocation, or Termination|35-40-8-1. Victim Notification of Termination of Probation or Forensic Diversion

Sec. 1. Upon request of a victim, a criminal court shall notify the victim of any probation or forensic diversion revocation disposition proceeding or proceeding in which the court is asked to terminate the probation or forensic diversion of a person who is convicted of a crime against the victim.As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.85-2004, SEC.8.
IN Code § 35-40-8-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 40. Victim Rights|Chapter 8. Notice of Probation Modification, Revocation, or Termination|35-40-8-2. Victim Notification of Certain Probation or Forensic Diversion Program Modifications

Sec. 2. Upon request of a victim, a criminal court shall notify the victim of a modification of the terms of probation or a forensic diversion program of a person convicted of a crime against the victim only if:(1) the modification will substantially affect the person's contact with or safety of the victim; or(2) the modification affects the person's restitution or confinement status.As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.85-2004, SEC.9.
IN Code § 35-40-9-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 40. Victim Rights|Chapter 9. Notice of Release, Discharge, or Escape From a Mental Health Treatment Agency|35-40-9-1. Mental Health Treatment Agency to Notify Victim

Sec. 1. If the court described in IC 35-40-5-2 has received a request for notice from a victim and has communicated the request to a mental health treatment agency, the mental health treatment agency shall mail a notification to the court described in IC 35-40-5-2 not later than ten (10) days before the release or discharge of a person:(1) accused or convicted of committing a criminal offense against the victim; and(2) placed by court order with the mental health treatment agency.As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.
IN Code § 35-40-9-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 40. Victim Rights|Chapter 9. Notice of Release, Discharge, or Escape From a Mental Health Treatment Agency|35-40-9-2. Mental Health Treatment Agency to Notify Court

Sec. 2. A mental health treatment agency shall immediately notify the court described in IC 35-40-5-2 after the escape or subsequent readmission of a person:(1) accused or convicted of committing a criminal offense against the victim; and(2) placed by court order with the mental health treatment agency.As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.
IN Code § 35-40-9-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 40. Victim Rights|Chapter 9. Notice of Release, Discharge, or Escape From a Mental Health Treatment Agency|35-40-9-3. Court to Give Notice on Behalf of Mental Health Treatment Agency

Sec. 3. The court described in IC 35-40-5-2 shall give the notice required under IC 35-40-5-2 on behalf of the mental health treatment agency.As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.
IN Code § 35-40-10-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 40. Victim Rights|Chapter 10. Request for Notice|35-40-10-1. Responsibilities of Victims

Sec. 1. (a) A victim shall provide to and maintain with the agency that is responsible for providing notice to the victim a request for notice on a form that is provided by that agency. The form must include a telephone number, electronic mail address, and mailing address for the victim. If the victim fails to keep the victim's telephone number and address current, the agency may withdraw the victim's request for notice.(b) A victim may restore a request for notice of subsequent proceedings by filing, on a request form provided by an agency, the victim's current telephone number, electronic mail address, and mailing address.As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.162-2011, SEC.57.
IN Code § 35-40-10-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 40. Victim Rights|Chapter 10. Request for Notice|35-40-10-2. Forms Designated by Prosecuting Attorney

Sec. 2. A notice provided to a victim under this article must be on a form designated by the prosecuting attorney. The prosecuting attorneys council of Indiana established by IC 33-39-8-2 shall develop and disseminate model notice forms for use by prosecuting attorneys.As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.98-2004, SEC.153.
IN Code § 35-40-11-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 40. Victim Rights|Chapter 11. Victim's Discretion; Form of Statement|35-40-11-1. Victim's Right to Be Heard at Court Proceedings

Sec. 1. It is at the victim's discretion to exercise the victim's rights under this article to be present and to be heard at court proceedings, and the absence of the victim at a court proceeding does not preclude the court from holding the proceeding.As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.
IN Code § 35-40-11-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 40. Victim Rights|Chapter 11. Victim's Discretion; Form of Statement|35-40-11-2. Oral, Written, or Taped Statements Allowed

Sec. 2. Except as provided in section 3 of this chapter, a victim's right to be heard may be exercised, at the victim's discretion, through an oral statement, submission of a written statement, or submission of a statement through audiotape or videotape.As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.
IN Code § 35-40-11-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 40. Victim Rights|Chapter 11. Victim's Discretion; Form of Statement|35-40-11-3. Statement When Victim in Custody

Sec. 3. If a victim is in custody for committing or allegedly committing an offense, the victim may be heard by submitting a written statement to the court.As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.