Indiana Code 35-40.5-4-2. Provider’s duty to inform victim of certain rights
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Sec. 2. Before a provider commences a forensic medical examination, or as soon as possible, the provider shall inform the victim of the following:
(2) The victim’s right to speak with a victim advocate or victim service provider. If a victim advocate or victim service provider is not available, a victim has the right to speak with victims assistance or a social worker.
(1) The victim’s rights under this article and other relevant law in a document to be developed by the state sexual assault response team, which shall be signed by the victim to confirm receipt, unless the victim has already been provided with the document under IC 35-40.5-5-1.
Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-40.5-4-2
- Victim advocate: work with prosecutors and assist the victims of a crime.
As added by P.L.58-2020, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.133-2020, SEC.14.