Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-36-11-3

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • laboratory report: means a written report or affidavit relating to the results of a scientific test that is prepared for use at trial or to assist in a law enforcement investigation. See Indiana Code 35-36-11-1
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
   Sec. 3. If the defendant wishes for the person who prepared the laboratory report to be present at the trial for cross-examination, the defendant must file a demand for cross-examination not later than ten (10) days after the defendant receives the notice filed under section 2 of this chapter, unless the court establishes a different time.

As added by P.L.44-2012, SEC.1.