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IN Code § 35-37-6-1.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 37. Trial Procedure|Chapter 6. Privileged Communications and Victim Counseling|35-37-6-1.5. "Confidential Information"

Sec. 1.5. (a) As used in this chapter, "confidential information" includes:(1) personally identifying information;(2) descriptions of physical appearance;(3) the case file; and(4) the case history;of a person who seeks, receives, or has received services from a victim advocate.(b) The term does not include:(1) information disclosed to a victim service provider or a victim advocate if the victim:(A) files criminal charges;(B) institutes a civil lawsuit; or(C) reports allegations of criminal conduct to a law enforcement agency;against the victim service provider or victim advocate; and(2) alleged child abuse or neglect that is required to be reported under IC 31-33.As added by P.L.104-2008, SEC.8.
IN Code § 35-37-6-2.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 37. Trial Procedure|Chapter 6. Privileged Communications and Victim Counseling|35-37-6-2.5. "Personally Identifying Information"

Sec. 2.5. (a) As used in this chapter, "personally identifying information" means information that identifies a victim or the location where domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking occurred, including the victim's:(1) name;(2) mailing and physical address;(3) electronic mail address;(4) Internet protocol address;(5) telephone numbers, including facsimile numbers;(6) Social Security number;(7) date of birth;(8) racial or ethnic background; and(9) religious affiliation.(b) The term includes any other information that, in combination with other nonpersonally identifying information, would identify an individual.As added by P.L.104-2008, SEC.9.
IN Code § 35-37-6-2.7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 37. Trial Procedure|Chapter 6. Privileged Communications and Victim Counseling|35-37-6-2.7. "Student Advocate Office"

Sec. 2.7. As used in this chapter, "student advocate office" means a student services office, victim assistance office, or other victim counselor as designated by a state educational institution or an approved postsecondary educational institution.As added by P.L.70-2016, SEC.2.
IN Code § 35-37-6-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 37. Trial Procedure|Chapter 6. Privileged Communications and Victim Counseling|35-37-6-3. "Victim"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "victim" means:(1) an individual against whom an act of:(A) domestic or family violence;(B) dating violence;(C) sexual assault (as defined in IC 5-26.5-1-8);(D) human and sexual trafficking (IC 35-42-3.5); or(E) stalking (IC 35-45-10-5);is committed; or(2) an individual:(A) who is not accused of committing an act of domestic or family violence, dating violence, sexual assault (as defined in IC 5-26.5-1-8), human and sexual trafficking (IC 35-42-3.5), or stalking (IC 35-45-10-5); and(B) who:(i) is a member of the family of an individual described in subdivision (1); but(ii) is not a family member who is accused of committing an act of domestic or family violence, dating violence, sexual assault (as defined in IC 5-26.5-1-8), human and sexual trafficking (IC 35-42-3.5), or stalking (IC 35-45-10-5).As added by P.L.136-1987, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.104-2008, SEC.10.
IN Code § 35-37-6-3.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 37. Trial Procedure|Chapter 6. Privileged Communications and Victim Counseling|35-37-6-3.5. "Victim Advocate"

Sec. 3.5. (a) As used in this chapter, "victim advocate" means an individual employed or appointed by or who volunteers for:(1) a victim services provider; or(2) the student advocate office of a state educational institution or an approved postsecondary educational institution, if the individual provides services to a victim.(b) The term does not include:(1) a law enforcement officer;(2) an employee or agent of a law enforcement officer;(3) a prosecuting attorney; or(4) an employee or agent of a prosecuting attorney's office.(c) The term includes an employee, an appointee, or a volunteer of a:(1) victim services provider;(2) domestic violence program;(3) sexual assault program;(4) rape crisis center;(5) battered women's shelter;(6) transitional housing program for victims of domestic violence; or(7) program that has as one (1) of its primary purposes to provide services to an individual:(A) against whom an act of:(i) domestic or family violence;(ii) dating violence;(iii) sexual assault (as defined in IC 5-26.5-1-8);(iv) human and sexual trafficking (IC 35-42-3.5); or(v) stalking (IC 35-45-10-5);is committed; or(B) who:(i) is not accused of committing an act of domestic or family violence, dating violence, sexual assault (as defined in IC 5-26.5-1-8), human and sexual trafficking (IC 35-42-3.5), or stalking (IC 35-45-10-5); and(ii) is a member of the family of an individual described in clause (A) other than a family member who is accused of committing an act of domestic or family violence, dating violence, sexual assault (as defined in IC 5-26.5-1-8), human and sexual trafficking (IC 35-42-3.5), or stalking (IC 35-45-10-5).As added by P.L.104-2008, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.70-2016, SEC.3.
IN Code § 35-37-6-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 37. Trial Procedure|Chapter 6. Privileged Communications and Victim Counseling|35-37-6-5. "Victim Service Provider"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "victim service provider" means a person:(1) that is:(A) a public agency;(B) a unit of a public agency; or(C) an organization that is exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code;(2) that is not affiliated with a law enforcement agency;(3) that has, as one (1) of its primary purposes, to provide services for emotional and psychological conditions that occur to an individual:(A) against whom an act of:(i) domestic or family violence;(ii) dating violence;(iii) sexual assault (as defined in IC 5-26.5-1-8);(iv) human and sexual trafficking (IC 35-42-3.5); or(v) stalking (IC 35-45-10-5);is committed; or(B) who:(i) is not accused of committing an act of domestic or family violence, dating violence, sexual assault (as defined in IC 5-26.5-1-8), human and sexual trafficking (IC 35-42-3.5), or stalking (IC 35-45-10-5); and(ii) is a member of the family of an individual described in clause (A) other than a family member who is accused of committing an act of domestic or family violence, dating violence, sexual assault (as defined in IC 5-26.5-1-8), human and sexual trafficking (IC 35-42-3.5), or stalking (IC 35-45-10-5).As added by P.L.136-1987, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.104-2008, SEC.12.
IN Code § 35-37-6-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 37. Trial Procedure|Chapter 6. Privileged Communications and Victim Counseling|35-37-6-7. Application of Chapter

Sec. 7. This chapter does not limit any other testimonial privilege available to a person.As added by P.L.136-1987, SEC.5.
IN Code § 35-37-6-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 37. Trial Procedure|Chapter 6. Privileged Communications and Victim Counseling|35-37-6-8. Duty of Victim Advocate to Report

Sec. 8. This chapter does not relieve a victim advocate of any duty to report suspected abuse, neglect, battery, or exploitation under IC 12-10-3, IC 31-33, or IC 35-46-1-13.As added by P.L.136-1987, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.3-1989, SEC.222; P.L.2-1992, SEC.875; P.L.1-1997, SEC.144; P.L.104-2008, SEC.13.
IN Code § 35-37-6-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 37. Trial Procedure|Chapter 6. Privileged Communications and Victim Counseling|35-37-6-9. Confidential Communications; Compelling Testimony; Records; Temporary Emergency Shelters

Sec. 9. (a) The following persons or entities may not be compelled to give testimony, to produce records, or to disclose any information concerning confidential communications and confidential information to anyone or in any judicial, legislative, or administrative proceeding:(1) A victim.(2) A victim advocate or victim service provider unless the victim specifically consents to the disclosure in a written authorization that contains the date the consent expires.(b) A victim advocate, victim service provider, or victim may not be compelled to provide testimony in any judicial, legislative, or administrative proceeding that would identify the name, address, location, or telephone number of any facility that provided temporary emergency shelter to the victim of the offense or transaction that is the subject of the proceeding unless the facility is a party to the proceeding.(c) A victim service provider or victim advocate may not require a victim to consent to the disclosure of information concerning confidential communications and confidential information as a condition of the victim receiving services.(d) This section does not prohibit a victim from providing testimony concerning an offense.(e) The consent to disclose information on behalf of:(1) a child who is less than eighteen (18) years of age and is unemancipated; or(2) an incapacitated victim;may be made by a custodial parent, custodian, guardian, or guardian ad litem in a written authorization that contains the date the consent expires.(f) A consent under subsection (e) may not be given by a custodial parent, custodian, guardian, or guardian ad litem of the victim if the custodial parent, custodian, guardian, or guardian ad litem:(1) committed; or(2) is alleged to have committed;an offense against the victim.As added by P.L.136-1987, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.104-2008, SEC.14.
IN Code § 35-37-6-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 37. Trial Procedure|Chapter 6. Privileged Communications and Victim Counseling|35-37-6-10. Waiver by Victim of Protections of Chapter

Sec. 10. (a) A victim does not waive the protections afforded by this chapter by testifying in court about an offense. However, if the victim partially discloses the contents of a confidential communication in the course of testifying, either party may request the court to rule that justice requires the protections of this chapter to be waived, to the extent they apply to that portion of the communication.(b) A waiver under this section applies only to the extent necessary to require any witness to respond to questions concerning the confidential communication that are relevant to the facts and circumstances of the case.As added by P.L.136-1987, SEC.5.
IN Code § 35-37-6-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 37. Trial Procedure|Chapter 6. Privileged Communications and Victim Counseling|35-37-6-11. Waiver by Victim Advocate of Protection of Chapter; Disclosure of Confidential Information

Sec. 11. A victim advocate may not waive the protections afforded to a victim under this chapter. However, if:(1) a victim brings suit against a victim advocate or victim service provider in which the victim advocate was employed or served as a volunteer at the time of the counseling relationship; and(2) the suit alleges malpractice during the relationship;the victim advocate may testify or produce records regarding confidential communications with the victim and is not liable for doing so.As added by P.L.136-1987, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.104-2008, SEC.15.
IN Code § 35-37-6-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 37. Trial Procedure|Chapter 6. Privileged Communications and Victim Counseling|35-37-6-13. Authorization of Release of Confidential Information

Sec. 13. (a) Except as provided in subsection (d):(1) a victim; or(2) in the case of a deceased victim, the victim's personal representative;may authorize a victim advocate or victim service provider to release confidential information or other information by signing a written authorization that specifies what information will be released and to whom the information will be released.(b) The authorization described in subsection (a) must include a date the authorization expires.(c) A victim advocate shall make reasonable attempts to notify a victim when a victim service provider or victim advocate is required to disclose confidential information or confidential communications.(d) A consent for release may not be given by a personal representative of the victim if the personal representative:(1) abused or killed the victim;(2) is alleged to have abused or killed the victim; or(3) assisted another person in abusing or killing the victim.As added by P.L.104-2008, SEC.16.
IN Code § 35-37-6-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 37. Trial Procedure|Chapter 6. Privileged Communications and Victim Counseling|35-37-6-14. Prosecuting Attorney Duty to Disclose; Victim Preserves Confidentiality

Sec. 14. (a) This section does not:(1) relieve a prosecuting attorney of the constitutional and ethical obligation to disclose exculpatory evidence; and(2) prohibit impeachment of a victim as permitted by the Indiana Rules of Evidence.(b) A victim does not waive any privileges or confidentiality protections under this chapter if the victim:(1) testifies about underlying acts of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking; or(2) reveals that he or she used or attempted to use the services of a victim service provider or victim advocate.As added by P.L.104-2008, SEC.17.
IN Code § 35-37-6-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 37. Trial Procedure|Chapter 6. Privileged Communications and Victim Counseling|35-37-6-15. Partial Disclosure

Sec. 15. The partial disclosure of a confidential communication under this chapter does not waive any privilege concerning the remainder of the confidential communication.As added by P.L.104-2008, SEC.18.
IN Code § 35-37-6-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 37. Trial Procedure|Chapter 6. Privileged Communications and Victim Counseling|35-37-6-16. Refusal to Testify

Sec. 16. The fact that a victim or victim advocate refuses to testify or disclose information because of a privilege under this chapter does not raise any negative inferences or presumptions.As added by P.L.104-2008, SEC.19.
IN Code § 35-37-6-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 37. Trial Procedure|Chapter 6. Privileged Communications and Victim Counseling|35-37-6-17. Disclosure of Information in Aggregate Form

Sec. 17. A victim service provider may disclose information in the aggregate that does not identify a victim regarding services and demographic information to comply with federal or state data collection requirements.As added by P.L.104-2008, SEC.20.
IN Code § 35-38-1-0.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 38. Proceedings Following Dismissal, Verdict, or Finding|Chapter 1. Entry of Judgment and Sentencing|35-38-1-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter

Sec. 0.1. The following amendments to this chapter apply as follows:(1) The amendments made to section 7.1 of this chapter by P.L.280-2001 apply to all convictions for a crime entered after May 11, 2001.(2) Notwithstanding the amendments made to IC 10-13-6-10, IC 10-13-6-11, IC 35-38-2-2.3, IC 35-38-2.5-6, and IC 35-38-2.6-3, and the addition of section 27 of this chapter by P.L.140-2006, a probation department, community corrections department, or other agency supervising an offender on conditional release is not required to collect a DNA sample before October 1, 2006. However, a probation department, community corrections department, or other agency supervising an offender on conditional release is authorized to collect a DNA sample before October 1, 2006, and a DNA sample collected before October 1, 2006, may be analyzed and placed in the convicted offender data base.(3) Notwithstanding the amendments made to IC 10-13-6-10, IC 10-13-6-11, IC 35-38-2-2.3, IC 35-38-2.5-6, and IC 35-38-2.6-3, and the addition of section 27 of this chapter by P.L.173-2006, a probation department, community corrections department, or other agency supervising an offender on conditional release is not required to collect a DNA sample before October 1, 2006. However, a probation department, community corrections department, or other agency supervising an offender on conditional release is authorized to collect a DNA sample before October 1, 2006, and a DNA sample collected before October 1, 2006, may be analyzed and placed in the convicted offender data base.As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.586. Amended by P.L.63-2012, SEC.42.
IN Code § 35-38-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 38. Proceedings Following Dismissal, Verdict, or Finding|Chapter 1. Entry of Judgment and Sentencing|35-38-1-1. Judgment of Conviction; Pronouncement of Sentence

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in section 1.5 of this chapter, after a verdict, finding, or plea of guilty, if a new trial is not granted, the court shall enter a judgment of conviction.(b) When the court pronounces the sentence for murder or a Level 1 through Level 5 felony, the court shall advise the person of the number of days of pretrial confinement the person served while awaiting trial and sentencing on the felony charge, and whether the days of confinement were served in jail or on home detention.As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.148-1995, SEC.3; P.L.98-2003, SEC.1; P.L.50-2017, SEC.2.
IN Code § 35-38-1-1.3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 38. Proceedings Following Dismissal, Verdict, or Finding|Chapter 1. Entry of Judgment and Sentencing|35-38-1-1.3. Statement of Reasons for Imposing Particular Sentence; Not Required if Advisory Sentence Is Imposed

Sec. 1.3. After a court has pronounced a sentence for a felony conviction, the court shall issue a statement of the court's reasons for selecting the sentence that it imposes unless the court imposes the advisory sentence for the felony.As added by P.L.178-2007, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.168-2014, SEC.54.
IN Code § 35-38-1-1.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 38. Proceedings Following Dismissal, Verdict, or Finding|Chapter 1. Entry of Judgment and Sentencing|35-38-1-1.5. Converting Level 6 Felony to Class a Misdemeanor

Sec. 1.5. (a) A court may enter judgment of conviction as a Level 6 felony with the express provision that the conviction will be converted to a conviction as a Class A misdemeanor if the person fulfills certain conditions. A court may enter a judgment of conviction as a Level 6 felony with the express provision that the conviction will be converted to a conviction as a Class A misdemeanor only if the person pleads guilty to a Level 6 felony that qualifies for consideration as a Class A misdemeanor under IC 35-50-2-7, and the following conditions are met:(1) The prosecuting attorney consents.(2) The person agrees to the conditions set by the court.(b) For a judgment of conviction to be entered under subsection (a), the court, the prosecuting attorney, and the person must all agree to the conditions set by the court under subsection (a).(c) The court is not required to convert a judgment of conviction entered as a Level 6 felony to a Class A misdemeanor if, after a hearing, the court finds:(1) the person has violated a condition set by the court under subsection (a); or(2) the period that the conditions set by the court under subsection (a) are in effect expires before the person successfully completes each condition.However, the court may not convert a judgment of conviction entered as a Level 6 felony to a Class A misdemeanor if the person commits a new offense before the conditions set by the court under subsection (a) expire.(d) The court shall enter judgment of conviction as a Class A misdemeanor if the person fulfills the conditions set by the court under subsection (a).(e) The entry of a judgment of conviction under this section does not affect the application of any statute requiring the suspension of a person's driving privileges.(f) This section may not be construed to diminish or alter the rights of a victim (as defined in IC 35-40-4-8) in a sentencing proceeding under this chapter.As added by P.L.98-2003, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.159-2013, SEC.1; P.L.158-2013, SEC.393; P.L.168-2014, SEC.55.
IN Code § 35-38-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 38. Proceedings Following Dismissal, Verdict, or Finding|Chapter 1. Entry of Judgment and Sentencing|35-38-1-2. "Victim Representative" Defined; Sentencing; Date; Hearing for Increased Penalty; Imprisonment Pending Sentencing

Sec. 2. (a) As used in this chapter, "victim representative" means a person designated by a sentencing court who is:(1) a spouse, parent, child, sibling, or other relative of; or(2) a person who has had a close personal relationship with;the victim of a felony who is deceased, incapacitated, or less than eighteen (18) years of age.(b) Upon entering a conviction, the court shall set a date for sentencing within thirty (30) days, unless for good cause shown an extension is granted. If a presentence report is not required, the court may sentence the defendant at the time the judgment of conviction is entered. However, the court may not pronounce sentence at that time without:(1) inquiring as to whether an adjournment is desired by the defendant; and(2) informing the victim, if present, of a victim's right to make a statement concerning the crime and the sentence.When an adjournment is requested, the defendant shall state its purpose and the court may allow a reasonable time for adjournment.(c) If:(1) the state in the manner prescribed by IC 35-34-1-2.5 sought an increased penalty by alleging that the person was previously convicted of the offense; and(2) the person was convicted of the subsequent offense in a jury trial;the jury shall reconvene for the sentencing hearing. The person shall be sentenced to receive the increased penalty if the jury (or the court, if the trial is to the court alone) finds that the state has proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the person had a previous conviction for the offense.(d) If the felony is nonsuspendible under IC 35-50-2-2 (before its repeal) or IC 35-50-2-2.2, the judge shall order the defendant, if the defendant has previously been released on bail or recognizance, to be imprisoned in the county or local penal facility pending sentencing.(e) Upon entering a conviction for a felony, the court shall designate a victim representative if the victim is deceased, incapacitated, or less than eighteen (18) years of age.As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.50-1984, SEC.8; P.L.131-1985, SEC.14; P.L.36-1990, SEC.11; P.L.168-2014, SEC.56.
IN Code § 35-38-1-2.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure|Article 38. Proceedings Following Dismissal, Verdict, or Finding|Chapter 1. Entry of Judgment and Sentencing|35-38-1-2.5. Crime of Deception

Sec. 2.5. (a) As used in this section, "crime of deception" means any offense in which a person assumes the identity of another person, professes to be another person, uses the identifying information of another person, or falsely suggests that the person is acting with the authority of another person. The term includes an offense under IC 35-43-5.(b) This section applies to an offender who has been convicted of a crime of deception.(c) During or after the sentencing of a person convicted of a crime of deception, the court may, upon motion by the state or upon application by a victim or a victim's representative, issue an order:(1) describing the person whose credit history may be affected by the offender's crime of deception, with sufficient identifying information to assist another person in correcting the credit history; and(2) stating that the person described in subdivision (1) was the victim of a crime of deception that may have affected the person's credit history.(d) The order described in subsection (c) may be used to correct the credit history of any person described in the order.As added by P.L.22-2003, SEC.3.