2011 Indiana Code
TITLE 35. CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE
ARTICLE 40. VICTIM RIGHTS
CHAPTER 11. VICTIM'S DISCRETION; FORM OF STATEMENT
IC 35-40-11Chapter 11. Victim's Discretion; Form of Statement
IC 35-40-11-1
Victim's right to be heard at court proceedings
Sec. 1. It is at the victim's discretion to exercise the victim's rights under this article to be present and to be heard at court proceedings, and the absence of the victim at a court proceeding does not preclude the court from holding the proceeding.
As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.
IC 35-40-11-2
Oral, written, or taped statements allowed
Sec. 2. Except as provided in section 3 of this chapter, a victim's right to be heard may be exercised, at the victim's discretion, through an oral statement, submission of a written statement, or submission of a statement through audiotape or videotape.
As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.
IC 35-40-11-3
Statement when victim in custody
Sec. 3. If a victim is in custody for committing or allegedly committing an offense, the victim may be heard by submitting a written statement to the court.
As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.
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