Indiana Code 35-38-1-5. Informing defendant of verdict and court’s finding; defendant’s statement
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Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-38-1-5
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.
Sec. 5. When the defendant appears for sentencing, the court shall inform the defendant of the verdict of the jury or the finding of the court. The court shall afford counsel for the defendant an opportunity to speak on behalf of the defendant. The defendant may also make a statement personally in the defendant’s own behalf and, before pronouncing sentence, the court shall ask the defendant whether the defendant wishes to make such a statement. Sentence shall then be pronounced, unless a sufficient cause is alleged or appears to the court for delay in sentencing.
As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.85-2004, SEC.6; P.L.105-2010, SEC.10; P.L.13-2013, SEC.137.