Indiana legal term
victim advocate in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “victim advocate” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Indiana criminal code.
What does “victim advocate” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"victim advocate" means an individual employed or appointed by or who volunteers for: (1) a victim services provider; or (2) the student advocate office of a state educational institution or an approved postsecondary educational institution, if the individual provides services to a victim. (Ind. Code § 35-37-6-3.5)
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