Indiana legal term
confidential information in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “confidential information” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Indiana criminal code.
What does “confidential information” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"confidential information" includes: (1) personally identifying information; (2) descriptions of physical appearance; (3) the case file; and (4) the case history; of a person who seeks, receives, or has received services from a victim advocate. (Ind. Code § 35-37-6-1.5)
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