35-37-6-1.5. "Confidential information"

IN Code § 35-37-6-1.5 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 1.5. (a) As used in this chapter, "confidential information" includes:

(1) personally identifying information;

(2) descriptions of physical appearance;

(3) the case file; and

(4) the case history;

of a person who seeks, receives, or has received services from a victim advocate.

(b) The term does not include:

(1) information disclosed to a victim service provider or a victim advocate if the victim:

(A) files criminal charges;

(B) institutes a civil lawsuit; or

(C) reports allegations of criminal conduct to a law enforcement agency;

against the victim service provider or victim advocate; and

(2) alleged child abuse or neglect that is required to be reported under IC 31-33.

As added by P.L.104-2008, SEC.8.