SB0533: A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning criminal law and procedure.

Page last updated: Sunday, April 20, 2025 at 7:59 PM (America/Indianapolis).

General Information

• Stage: Introduced Senate Bill (S)
• Current Chamber: senate
• Origin Chamber: senate
• Description: Sexual assault victims' rights.

Legislators

Actions (2 total)

• Jan 16, 2025, 9:14 AM: First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law
• Jan 16, 2025, 9:14 AM: Authored by Senator Yoder

Digest

Provides certain procedural protections for victims of sexual assault, including the rights guaranteed to a victim as they relate to: (1) a victim's ability to have a support person present during a forensic medical exam or an interview with a law enforcement officer, prosecuting attorney, or defense attorney; (2) a victim's right to be interviewed by a law enforcement officer of the gender of the victim's choosing; (3) the collection and analysis of sexual assault forensic evidence from the victim; (4) a victim's ability to obtain a copy of a law enforcement report concerning the sexual assault; (5) notice to victims; and (6) legal procedures provided to protect a victim during a legal proceeding. Creates a civil cause of action for a violation of a victim's rights. Establishes the rights of victims of sexual assault commission.