Sec. 10. (a) A victim does not waive the protections afforded by this chapter by testifying in court about an offense. However, if the victim partially discloses the contents of a confidential communication in the course of testifying, either party may request the court to rule that justice requires the protections of this chapter to be waived, to the extent they apply to that portion of the communication.
(b) A waiver under this section applies only to the extent necessary to require any witness to respond to questions concerning the confidential communication that are relevant to the facts and circumstances of the case.
As added by P.L.136-1987, SEC.5.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure
Chapter 6. Privileged Communications and Victim Counseling
35-37-6-1. "Confidential Communication"
35-37-6-1.5. "Confidential Information"
35-37-6-2.5. "Personally Identifying Information"
35-37-6-2.7. "Student Advocate Office"
35-37-6-3.5. "Victim Advocate"
35-37-6-5. "Victim Service Provider"
35-37-6-7. Application of Chapter
35-37-6-8. Duty of Victim Advocate to Report
35-37-6-9. Confidential Communications; Compelling Testimony; Records; Temporary Emergency Shelters
35-37-6-10. Waiver by Victim of Protections of Chapter
35-37-6-13. Authorization of Release of Confidential Information
35-37-6-14. Prosecuting Attorney Duty to Disclose; Victim Preserves Confidentiality
35-37-6-15. Partial Disclosure