Felony charge; duties of prosecuting attorney

Sec. 2. (a) In making a recommendation on a felony charge, a prosecuting attorney must: (1) inform the victim that he has entered into discussions with defense counsel or the court concerning a recommendation; (2) inform the victim of the contents of the recommendation before it is filed; and (3) notify the victim that the victim is entitled to be present and may address the court (in person or in writing) when the court considers the recommendation. (b) A court may consider a recommendation on a felony charge only if the prosecuting attorney has complied with this section. As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.126-1985, SEC.2.