Sec. 11. A victim advocate may not waive the protections afforded to a victim under this chapter. However, if:
(1) a victim brings suit against a victim advocate or victim service provider in which the victim advocate was employed or served as a volunteer at the time of the counseling relationship; and
(2) the suit alleges malpractice during the relationship;
the victim advocate may testify or produce records regarding confidential communications with the victim and is not liable for doing so.
As added by P.L.136-1987, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.104-2008, SEC.15.
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