Indiana Code 35-40-5-6. Presentence reports
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Sec. 6. (a) A victim has the right to make a written or oral statement for use in preparation of the presentence report.
(1) The source of confidential information.
(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:
Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-40-5-6
- Presentence report: A report prepared by a court's probation officer, after a person has been convicted of an offense, summarizing for the court the background information needed to determine the appropriate sentence. Source: U.S. Courts
(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.