Sec. 2. (a) In making a recommendation on a felony charge, a prosecuting attorney must:

(1) inform the victim that he has entered into discussions with defense counsel or the court concerning a recommendation;

Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-35-3-2

  • Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(2) inform the victim of the contents of the recommendation before it is filed; and

(3) notify the victim that the victim is entitled to be present and may address the court (in person or in writing) when the court considers the recommendation.

     (b) A court may consider a recommendation on a felony charge only if the prosecuting attorney has complied with this section.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.126-1985, SEC.2.