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Sec. 68.5. “Court appointed forensic advocate” means a community volunteer who:
(1) has completed a training program approved by the court that includes training in:
(A) the development of a person with an intellectual disability, a developmental disability, or an autism spectrum disorder (as defined in IC 11-12-3.7-2.5); and
(B) evidence based treatment and counseling programs for a person with an intellectual disability, a developmental disability, or an autism spectrum disorder;
(2) has been appointed by a court to assist a person with an intellectual disability, a developmental disability, or an autism spectrum disorder who has been charged with a criminal offense; and
(3) may research, examine, advocate, facilitate, and monitor the situation of a person with an intellectual disability, a developmental disability, or an autism spectrum disorder who has been charged with a criminal offense.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure § 35-31.5-2-68.5 - last updated June 08, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-35-criminal-law-and-procedure/in-code-sect-35-31-5-2-68-5/
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