34-60-1-1. “Victim”
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “victim” means: (1) an individual against whom an act of: (A) domestic or family violence; (B) dating violence; (C) sexual assault (as defined in IC 5-26.5-1-8); (D) human and sexual trafficking (IC 35-42-3.5); or (E) stalking (IC 35-45-10-5); is committed; or (2) an individual: (A) who is not […]
34-60-1-2. “Victim Advocate”
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “victim advocate” has the meaning set forth in IC 35-37-6-3.5. As added by P.L.150-2014, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.70-2016, SEC.1.
34-60-1-3. “Victim Service Provider”
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “victim service provider” means a person: (1) that is: (A) a public agency; (B) a unit of a public agency; or (C) an organization that is exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code; (2) that is not affiliated with a law enforcement […]
34-60-1-4. “Victim Advocate Permitted at Civil Proceedings”
Sec. 4. (a) In any civil proceeding, a court may allow a victim advocate to attend the proceeding, sit with the victim, and confer with the victim as necessary. (b) A victim advocate is not considered to be practicing law when performing the services described in this section. As added by P.L.150-2014, SEC.5.