Sec. 7. Except for gross misconduct:
(1) a court appointed forensic advocate;
(2) an employee of a county court appointed forensic advocate program; and
(3) a volunteer for a court appointed forensic advocate program;
who performs in good faith duties relating to assistance of a person with an intellectual disability, a developmental disability, or an autism spectrum disorder is immune from any civil liability that may occur as a result of that person's performance.
As added by P.L.187-2015, SEC.46.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure
Article 36. Pretrial Notices, Motions, and Procedures
35-36-12-1. Court Appointment of Forensic Advocate
35-36-12-2. Court Appointed Forensic Advocate Duties
35-36-12-3. Court Appointed Forensic Advocate Recommendations
35-36-12-4. Court Appointed Forensic Advocate Term of Service
35-36-12-5. Court Appointed Forensic Advocate an Officer of the Court
35-36-12-6. Court Appointed Special Advocate Assistance
35-36-12-7. Immunity From Civil Liability