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35-37-6-13. Authorization of release of confidential information

IN Code § 35-37-6-13 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 13. (a) Except as provided in subsection (d):

(1) a victim; or

(2) in the case of a deceased victim, the victim's personal representative;

may authorize a victim advocate or victim service provider to release confidential information or other information by signing a written authorization that specifies what information will be released and to whom the information will be released.

(b) The authorization described in subsection (a) must include a date the authorization expires.

(c) A victim advocate shall make reasonable attempts to notify a victim when a victim service provider or victim advocate is required to disclose confidential information or confidential communications.

(d) A consent for release may not be given by a personal representative of the victim if the personal representative:

(1) abused or killed the victim;

(2) is alleged to have abused or killed the victim; or

(3) assisted another person in abusing or killing the victim.

As added by P.L.104-2008, SEC.16.

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