Ind. Code ch. 35-32-4

Ind. Code ch. 35-32-4
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Ind. Code § 35-32-4-1 Application

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies only to a criminal action. (b) As used in this chapter, "criminal action" means: (1) an action to prosecute a misdemeanor or a felony; (2) a criminal appeal or a postconviction proceeding; or (3) a document, such as a probable cause affidavit: (A) prepared by a law enforcement officer; and (B) submitted to a judicial officer; as part of an investigation into the possible commission of a misdemeanor or felony, even if the investigation does not result in a prosecution. As added by P.L.129-2026, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 35-32-4-2 Court filing; required redactions

Sec. 2. In any document filed or submitted in a criminal action, the following information must be redacted: (1) A reference to the name of a child victim or a child witness. (2) A reference to the name of a person whose name is not required to be redacted under subdivision (1), if the reference to the name could be used to identify a child whose name is required to be redacted under subdivision (1). (3) Addresses (mail or electronic mail), dates of birth, and telephone numbers of natural persons who are witnesses or victims. As added by P.L.129-2026, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 35-32-4-3 Use of descriptive anonymous designator

Sec. 3. The name of a person whose name is required to be redacted under this chapter must be replaced with a descriptive anonymous designator, such as "Child Witness No. 1" or "Passenger". Initials or references to familial relationships may not be used. As added by P.L.129-2026, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 35-32-4-4 Confidential filing

Sec. 4. If a reference to an unredacted name or other information is necessary for the resolution of the criminal action, any document containing the unredacted name or information shall be filed as a separate confidential document in accordance with Rule 5 of the Indiana Rules on Access to Court Records. As added by P.L.129-2026, SEC.3.
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