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Ind. Code § 35-40-1-1 — Intent to protect rights of victims

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 1: Legislative Intent, Indiana Code.

Full text of Ind. Code § 35-40-1-1

Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Indiana.

Ind. Code § 35-40-1-1Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session
Sec. 1. The legislature recognizes that many innocent persons suffer economic loss and personal injury or death as a result of criminal or delinquent acts. It is the intent of the general assembly to do the following: (1) Enact laws that define, implement, preserve, and protect the rights guaranteed to victims by Article 1, Section 13 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana. (2) Ensure that Article 1, Section 13 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana is fully and fairly implemented.

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