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Indiana Code Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure § 35-37-6-13

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

Sec. 13. (a) Except as provided in subsection (d):

(1) a victim;  or

(2) in the case of a deceased victim, the victim's personal representative;

may authorize a victim advocate or victim service provider to release confidential information or other information by signing a written authorization that specifies what information will be released and to whom the information will be released.

(b) The authorization described in subsection (a) must include a date the authorization expires.

(c) A victim advocate shall make reasonable attempts to notify a victim when a victim service provider or victim advocate is required to disclose confidential information or confidential communications.

(d) A consent for release may not be given by a personal representative of the victim if the personal representative:

(1) abused or killed the victim;

(2) is alleged to have abused or killed the victim;  or

(3) assisted another person in abusing or killing the victim.

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