Ind. Code ch. 35-40.5-4

in effect

Ind. Code § 35-40.5-4-1 Services provided to victim without charge

Sec. 1. As described in IC 16-21-8-6, a provider shall provide forensic medical exams and additional forensic services to a victim without charge. As added by P.L.58-2020, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 35-40.5-4-2 Provider's duty to inform victim of certain rights

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. As added by P.L.58-2020, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.133-2020, SEC.14.

Ind. Code § 35-40.5-4-3 Provider to notify victim advocate

Sec. 3. Before a provider commences a forensic medical examination, or as soon as possible, the provider shall notify a victim advocate or a victim service provider. If a victim advocate or victim service provider is not available, the provider shall notify victims assistance or a social worker. As added by P.L.58-2020, SEC.6.

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