Waiver by victim advocate of protection of chapter; disclosure

Ind. Code § 35-37-6-11, under Chapter 6. Privileged Communications and Victim Counseling.

Ind. Code § 35-37-6-11

of confidential information Sec. 11. A victim advocate may not waive the protections afforded to a victim under this chapter. However, if: (1) a victim brings suit against a victim advocate or victim service provider in which the victim advocate was employed or served as a volunteer at the time of the counseling relationship; and (2) the suit alleges malpractice during the relationship; the victim advocate may testify or produce records regarding confidential communications with the victim and is not liable for doing so. As added by P.L.136-1987, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.104-2008, SEC.15.