Article 40. Victim Rights

Chapter 1. Legislative Intent

• IC 35-40-1-1 Intent to Protect Rights of Victims

Chapter 2. Applicability; Standing to Invoke Rights

• IC 35-40-2-1 Standing of Victims

Chapter 3. Statutory Construction

• IC 35-40-3-1 Construction of Article
• IC 35-40-3-2 Victims Confined By Law Enforcement
• IC 35-40-3-3 Delinquent Acts

Chapter 4. Definitions

• IC 35-40-4-1 Applicability of Definitions
• IC 35-40-4-2 "Accused"
• IC 35-40-4-3 "Crime"
• IC 35-40-4-4 "Delinquent Act"
• IC 35-40-4-4.5 "Immediate Family Member"
• IC 35-40-4-4.7 "Local Law Enforcement Agency"
• IC 35-40-4-5 "Postarrest Release"
• IC 35-40-4-6 "Postconviction Release"
• IC 35-40-4-7 "Public Court Proceeding"
• IC 35-40-4-7.3 "Reasonable Suspicion"
• IC 35-40-4-7.5 "Uncharged Death"
• IC 35-40-4-8 "Victim"

Chapter 5. Victim Rights

• IC 35-40-5-1 Right to Fairness, Dignity, and Respect; Right to Freedom From Harassment and Intimidation
• IC 35-40-5-2 Release Or Escape From Custody of Perpetrator
• IC 35-40-5-3 Right to Confer With Prosecuting Attorney's Office
• IC 35-40-5-4 Consideration of Victim's Safety
• IC 35-40-5-5 Right to Be Heard At Sentencing Or Release
• IC 35-40-5-6 Presentence Reports
• IC 35-40-5-7 Order of Restitution
• IC 35-40-5-8 Right to Information About Criminal Case Or Perpetrator
• IC 35-40-5-8.5 Victim's Right to an Electronic Transcript
• IC 35-40-5-9 Right to Be Informed of Victim's Rights
• IC 35-40-5-11 [Repealed]
• IC 35-40-5-11.5 Deposition of Child Victims of Sex Crimes
• IC 35-40-5-12 Designation of Certain Victims In Public Documents
• IC 35-40-5-13 Use of Comfort Item By Child Witness

Chapter 6. Prosecuting Attorney Duties and Victim Assistance Programs

• IC 35-40-6-1 Applicability of Chapter
• IC 35-40-6-2 Victims to Be Treated With Dignity
• IC 35-40-6-3 Victim Assistance Program; Contract to Operate
• IC 35-40-6-4 Victim Assistance Program; Purposes
• IC 35-40-6-5 Victim-Offender Reconciliation Program
• IC 35-40-6-6 Threat of Harm to Victim
• IC 35-40-6-7 Notification Requested By Victim
• IC 35-40-6-8 Request Form For Revocation of Bond
• IC 35-40-6-9 Contact Between Victim and Probation Department
• IC 35-40-6-10 Victim to Be Informed of Status of Case

Chapter 7. Notice of Release On Bond Or Escape

• IC 35-40-7-1 Responsibility of Law Enforcement Agency With Custody
• IC 35-40-7-2 Notifying Victim of a Bond Hearing, Escape, Death, Or Release
• IC 35-40-7-3 Notice; Timing

Chapter 8. Notice of Probation Modification, Revocation, Or Termination

• IC 35-40-8-1 Victim Notification of Termination of Probation Or Forensic Diversion
• IC 35-40-8-2 Victim Notification of Certain Probation Or Forensic Diversion Program Modifications

Chapter 9. Notice of Release, Discharge, Or Escape From a Mental Health Treatment Agency

• IC 35-40-9-1 Mental Health Treatment Agency to Notify Victim
• IC 35-40-9-2 Mental Health Treatment Agency to Notify Court
• IC 35-40-9-3 Court to Give Notice On Behalf of Mental Health Treatment Agency

Chapter 10. Request For Notice

• IC 35-40-10-1 Responsibilities of Victims
• IC 35-40-10-2 Forms Designated By Prosecuting Attorney

Chapter 11. Victim's Discretion; Form of Statement

• IC 35-40-11-1 Victim's Right to Be Heard At Court Proceedings
• IC 35-40-11-2 Oral, Written, Or Taped Statements Allowed
• IC 35-40-11-3 Statement When Victim In Custody

Chapter 12. Procedures Related to Notices and Consultations

• IC 35-40-12-1 Consultation With Victim's Next of Kin, Parent, Or Guardian
• IC 35-40-12-2 Notice to Victim's Agent
• IC 35-40-12-3 Notice When Victim Is a Partnership
• IC 35-40-12-4 Name and Address of Person to Receive Notice
• IC 35-40-12-5 Notice to Multiple Victims

Chapter 13. Inability to Exercise Rights; Designation of Others; Representative of a Minor

• IC 35-40-13-1 Victim Physically Or Emotionally Unable to Exercise Rights; Designation of Representative
• IC 35-40-13-2 Appointment of Representative By Court
• IC 35-40-13-3 Victim a Minor
• IC 35-40-13-4 Victim Not a Minor; Appointment of Representative By Court
• IC 35-40-13-5 Guidelines For Court When Appointing Representatives

Chapter 14. Rights of Victims of Identity Deception

• IC 35-40-14-1 "Identity Theft"
• IC 35-40-14-2 "Unit"
• IC 35-40-14-3 Duties of Law Enforcement Agencies Concerning Identity Theft
• IC 35-40-14-4 Protections For Victims of Identity Theft

Chapter 15. Right to Request a New Investigation

• IC 35-40-15-1 Application
• IC 35-40-15-2 Right of an Immediate Family Member to Request an Investigation Into an Uncharged Death
• IC 35-40-15-3 Manner of Requesting an Investigation Into an Uncharged Death
• IC 35-40-15-4 Duties of Superintendent
• IC 35-40-15-5 Duties of Coroner and Local Law Enforcement
• IC 35-40-15-6 Limitations On New Investigations