Ind. Code ch. 35-40.5-2

Ind. Code ch. 35-40.5-2
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Ind. Code § 35-40.5-2-1 When rights attach

Sec. 1. The rights provided to victims under this article attach whenever a victim is subject to: (1) a forensic medical exam; or (2) an interview by a law enforcement officer; in relation to injuries, trauma, or an investigation resulting from an alleged sexual assault. As added by P.L.58-2020, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 35-40.5-2-2 Victim continuously retains rights

Sec. 2. A victim continuously retains all the rights under this article regardless of whether the victim: (1) agrees to participate in any civil or criminal proceeding related to the alleged sexual assault; or (2) consents to a forensic medical exam to collect forensic evidence related to the alleged sexual assault. As added by P.L.58-2020, SEC.6.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/35Fetched: 10/17/2026

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