Title 35, TITLE 35. CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE
80 chapters · 950 sections in this title.
Ind. Code § 35-40-13-1 Victim physically or emotionally unable to exercise rights;
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designation of representative Sec. 1. (a) If a victim is physically or emotionally unable to exercise any right but is able to designate a lawful representative who is not a bona fide witness, the designated person may exercise the same rights that the victim is entitled to exerc…
Ind. Code § 35-40-13-2 Appointment of representative by court
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Sec. 2. If a victim is incompetent, deceased, or otherwise incapable of designating another person to act in the victim's place, the court may appoint, upon request of the prosecuting attorney, a lawful representative who is not a witness. As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 35-40-13-3 Victim a minor
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Sec. 3. If the victim is a minor, the victim's parents or legal guardian may exercise all of the victim's rights on behalf of the victim. As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 35-40-13-4 Victim not a minor; appointment of representative by court
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Sec. 4. If section 3 of this chapter does not apply, the court shall consider appointing a relative of the incompetent, deceased, or otherwise incapable victim as the lawful representative. As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 35-40-13-5 Guidelines for court when appointing representatives
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Sec. 5. The court shall consider the following guidelines in appointing a person to represent an incompetent or deceased victim: (1) Any conflict occasioned by the allegation of criminal conduct that substantially or adversely affected the person. (2) The person's willingness and…