35-40-13-5. Guidelines for Court When Appointing Representatives
Sec. 5. The court shall consider the following guidelines in appointing a person to represent an incompetent or deceased victim: (1) Any conflict occasioned by the allegation of criminal conduct that substantially or adversely affected the person. (2) The person’s willingness and ability to do all of the following: (A) Work with and accompany the […]
35-40-14-1. “Identity Theft”
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, “identity theft” means: (1) identity deception (IC 35-43-5-3.5); or (2) synthetic identity deception (IC 35-43-5-3.8) (before its repeal). As added by P.L.137-2009, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.142-2020, SEC.62; P.L.174-2021, SEC.41.
35-40-14-2. “Unit”
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “unit” refers to the identity theft unit established under IC 4-6-13-2. As added by P.L.137-2009, SEC.11.
35-40-14-3. Duties of Law Enforcement Agencies Concerning Identity Theft
Sec. 3. (a) A person who has learned or reasonably suspects that the person has been the victim of identity theft may contact the local law enforcement agency that has jurisdiction over the person’s residence. The local law enforcement agency shall take an official report of the matter and provide the complainant with a copy […]
35-40-14-4. Protections for Victims of Identity Theft
Sec. 4. (a) A person who is injured by a crime of identity theft or who has filed a police report alleging commission of an offense of identity theft may file an application with the court in the jurisdiction where the person resides for the issuance of a court order declaring that the person is […]
35-40-15-1. Application
Sec. 1. (a) This chapter does not apply to the death of a person: (1) under the care of a physician; or (2) if the person’s death may be the result of medical malpractice. (b) This chapter does not affect the authority of the state police department to conduct a new investigation. As added by […]
35-40-15-2. Right of an Immediate Family Member to Request an Investigation Into an Uncharged Death
Sec. 2. An immediate family member: (1) of a person whose death is an uncharged death; and (2) who has reasonable suspicion that the uncharged death was caused by the criminal act of a third person; has the right to request the superintendent of the state police department to conduct a new investigation to determine […]
35-40-12-1. Consultation With Victim’s Next of Kin, Parent, or Guardian
Sec. 1. (a) This section applies if: (1) the victim is an individual; (2) the victim is incompetent, deceased, less than eighteen (18) years of age, or otherwise incapable of receiving or understanding a notice or consultation required under this article; and (3) a person has not been designated under IC 35-40-13 to exercise the […]
35-40-15-3. Manner of Requesting an Investigation Into an Uncharged Death
Sec. 3. (a) An immediate family member who wishes the state police department to conduct a new investigation as described in section 2 of this chapter must: (1) request the new investigation in writing; (2) describe the immediate family member’s relationship to the deceased; (3) describe the determination made by the local law enforcement agency; […]
35-40-12-2. Notice to Victim’s Agent
Sec. 2. (a) This section applies if the victim is an entity other than an individual. (b) A notice or consultation required under this article may be performed by notifying or consulting with a responsible officer or agent of the entity. As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.