35-36-11-3. Defendant’s Demand for Cross-Examination
Sec. 3. If the defendant wishes for the person who prepared the laboratory report to be present at the trial for cross-examination, the defendant must file a demand for cross-examination not later than ten (10) days after the defendant receives the notice filed under section 2 of this chapter, unless the court establishes a different […]
35-36-11-4. Failure to File Notice of Intent
Sec. 4. If the prosecuting attorney does not comply with section 2 of this chapter, the prosecuting attorney may not introduce the laboratory report into evidence without the testimony of the person who conducted the test and prepared the laboratory report. As added by P.L.44-2012, SEC.1.
35-36-11-5. Waiver
Sec. 5. If the prosecuting attorney complies with section 2 of this chapter and the defendant does not comply with section 3 of this chapter, the defendant waives the right to confront and cross-examine the person who prepared the laboratory report. As added by P.L.44-2012, SEC.1.
35-36-12-1. Court Appointment of Forensic Advocate
Sec. 1. A court may appoint a court appointed forensic advocate at any time to assist a person with an intellectual disability, a developmental disability, or an autism spectrum disorder who has been charged with a criminal offense. As added by P.L.187-2015, SEC.46.
35-36-12-2. Court Appointed Forensic Advocate Duties
Sec. 2. A court appointed forensic advocate shall assist the person with an intellectual disability, a developmental disability, or an autism spectrum disorder to whom the advocate has been appointed. As added by P.L.187-2015, SEC.46.
35-36-12-3. Court Appointed Forensic Advocate Recommendations
Sec. 3. A court appointed forensic advocate may recommend to the court treatment programs and other services that may reduce recidivism and are available to the person with an intellectual disability, a developmental disability, or an autism spectrum disorder. As added by P.L.187-2015, SEC.46.
35-36-12-4. Court Appointed Forensic Advocate Term of Service
Sec. 4. A court appointed forensic advocate serves until the court enters an order for removal. As added by P.L.187-2015, SEC.46.
35-36-12-5. Court Appointed Forensic Advocate an Officer of the Court
Sec. 5. The court appointed forensic advocate is considered an officer of the court for the purpose of assisting the person with an intellectual disability, a developmental disability, or an autism spectrum disorder. As added by P.L.187-2015, SEC.46.
35-36-12-6. Court Appointed Special Advocate Assistance
Sec. 6. A court appointed forensic advocate appointed by a court under this chapter may continue to assist the person with an intellectual disability, a developmental disability, or an autism spectrum disorder while the person is undergoing treatment or serving the person’s sentence, if applicable. As added by P.L.187-2015, SEC.46.
35-36-12-7. Immunity From Civil Liability
Sec. 7. Except for gross misconduct: (1) a court appointed forensic advocate; (2) an employee of a county court appointed forensic advocate program; and (3) a volunteer for a court appointed forensic advocate program; who performs in good faith duties relating to assistance of a person with an intellectual disability, a developmental disability, or an […]