Chapter 1 Definitions
Chapter 2 Attachment and Duration of Rights
Chapter 3 Right to a Victim Advocate or Victim Service Provider
Chapter 4 Collection of Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence
Chapter 5 Interview With a Law Enforcement Officer
Chapter 6 Compliance
Chapter 7 Notice to Victims
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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 35 > Article 40.5 - Rights of Sexual Assault Victims

  • claimant: means any of the following individuals filing an application for assistance under this chapter:

    Indiana Code 5-2-6.1-1

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • division: refers to the victim services division of the Indiana criminal justice institute. See Indiana Code 5-2-6.1-2
  • person: includes a sole proprietorship, a partnership, a corporation, an association, a fiduciary, and an individual. See Indiana Code 5-2-6.1-6
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • victim: means an individual who suffers bodily injury or death as a result of a violent crime. See Indiana Code 5-2-6.1-7
  • Victim advocate: work with prosecutors and assist the victims of a crime.