Sec. 5. (a) If a victim participates in a victim-offender reconciliation program (VORP) operated by a victim assistance program under section 4(9) of this chapter, the victim shall execute a waiver releasing:

(1) the prosecuting attorney responsible for the victim assistance program; and

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-40-6-5

  • 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) the victim assistance program;

from civil and criminal liability for actions taken by the victim, an accused person, or an offender as a result of participation by the victim, the accused person, or the offender in a victim-offender reconciliation program (VORP).

     (b) A victim is not required to participate in a victim-offender reconciliation program (VORP) under section 4(9) of this chapter.

As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.