Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Indiana Code Title 16. Health § 16-21-8-1.1

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 1.1. (a) A provider may conduct a forensic medical examination without the consent of the person who is the subject of the examination, or the consent of another person authorized to give consent under IC 16-36-1-5, if the following conditions are met:

(1) The person:

(A) does not have the capacity to provide informed consent under IC 16-36-1;  and

(B) is, based on the medical opinion of the health care provider, incapable of providing consent within the time for evidence to be collected through a forensic medical examination.

(2) The provider has a reasonable suspicion that the person may be the victim of a sex crime.

(3) A person authorized to give consent under IC 16-36-1-5 is:

(A) not reasonably available;  or

(B) the suspected perpetrator of the sex crime.

(b) A provider is immune from civil liability for conducting a forensic medical examination without consent in accordance with this section unless performance of the forensic medical examination constitutes gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 16. Health § 16-21-8-1.1 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-16-health/in-code-sect-16-21-8-1-1/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard