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Ind. Code § 35-40.5-4-2 — Provider's duty to inform victim of certain rights
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 4: Collection of Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence, Indiana Code.
Full text of Ind. Code § 35-40.5-4-2
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Indiana.
Sec. 2. Before a provider commences a forensic medical examination, or as soon as possible, the provider shall inform the victim of the following: (1) The victim's rights under this article and other relevant law in a document to be developed by the state sexual assault response team, which shall be signed by the victim to confirm receipt, unless the victim has already been provided with the document under IC 35-40.5-5-1 . (2) The victim's right to speak with a victim advocate or victim service provider. If a victim advocate or victim service provider is not available, a victim has the right to speak with victims assistance or a social worker.
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