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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 6. (a) A victim has the right to make a written or oral statement for use in preparation of the presentence report.
(b) Notwithstanding IC 35-38-1-13, the victim has the right to read presentence reports relating to the crime committed against the victim, except those parts of the reports containing the following:
(1) The source of confidential information.
(2) Information about another victim.
(3) Other information determined confidential or privileged by the judge in a proceeding.
The information given to the victim must afford the victim a fair opportunity to respond to the material included in the presentence report.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure § 35-40-5-6 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-35-criminal-law-and-procedure/in-code-sect-35-40-5-6/
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