Indiana Code 5-2-6.1-11. Powers of division
(1) Require from the attorney general, the state police department, local law enforcement personnel, a county department of public welfare, or a prosecuting attorney copies of investigations and data to assist the division in determining the validity of a claimant‘s application for assistance under this chapter.
Terms Used In Indiana Code 5-2-6.1-11
- 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
- claimant: means any of the following individuals filing an application for assistance under this chapter:
Indiana Code 5-2-6.1-1
- division: refers to the victim services division of the Indiana criminal justice institute. See Indiana Code 5-2-6.1-2
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- person: includes a sole proprietorship, a partnership, a corporation, an association, a fiduciary, and an individual. See Indiana Code 5-2-6.1-6
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
(3) Hold hearings, administer oaths, examine any person under oath, issue subpoenas requiring the attendance and giving of testimony of witnesses, and require the production of books, papers, and documentary or other evidence. The subpoena powers provided in this subdivision may be exercised only by the director of the division or the director’s designated representative.
(4) Take or cause to be taken affidavits or depositions.
As added by P.L.47-1993, SEC.2.