CHAPTER 1. LEGISLATIVE INTENT
IC 35-40
ARTICLE 40. VICTIM RIGHTS
IC 35-40-1
Chapter 1. Legislative Intent
IC 35-40-1-1
Intent to protect rights of victims
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.
As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.