Sec. 4. (a) In any civil proceeding, a court may allow a victim advocate to attend the proceeding, sit with the victim, and confer with the victim as necessary.

     (b) A victim advocate is not considered to be practicing law when performing the services described in this section.

As added by P.L.150-2014, SEC.5.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 34-60-1-4

  • victim: means :

    Indiana Code 34-60-1-1

  • Victim advocate: work with prosecutors and assist the victims of a crime.
  • victim advocate: has the meaning set forth in Indiana Code 34-60-1-2