Sec. 9. (a) Notice provided under this chapter does not relieve a probation department of responsibility under IC 35-38-1-8.5 to initiate the contact between a victim and the probation department concerning the consequences suffered by the victim as a result of the crime.
(b) At the time of contact with a victim, a probation department shall advise the victim of the date, time, and place of sentencing and of the victim's right to be present and to be heard at the proceeding.
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