35-35-3-2. Felony charge; duties of prosecuting attorney

IN Code § 35-35-3-2 (2019) (N/A)
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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.