Sec. 5. (a) If a victim participates in a victim-offender reconciliation program (VORP) operated by a victim assistance program under section 4(9) of this chapter, the victim shall execute a waiver releasing:
(1) the prosecuting attorney responsible for the victim assistance program; and
(2) the victim assistance program;
from civil and criminal liability for actions taken by the victim, an accused person, or an offender as a result of participation by the victim, the accused person, or the offender in a victim-offender reconciliation program (VORP).
(b) A victim is not required to participate in a victim-offender reconciliation program (VORP) under section 4(9) of this chapter.
As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure
Chapter 6. Prosecuting Attorney Duties and Victim Assistance Programs
35-40-6-1. Applicability of Chapter
35-40-6-2. Victims to Be Treated With Dignity
35-40-6-3. Victim Assistance Program; Contract to Operate
35-40-6-4. Victim Assistance Program; Purposes
35-40-6-5. Victim-Offender Reconciliation Program
35-40-6-6. Threat of Harm to Victim
35-40-6-7. Notification Requested by Victim
35-40-6-8. Request Form for Revocation of Bond