Indiana Code § 11-8-8-23

Law enforcement authority to take reasonable steps to notify a victim of an offender name change
Open in Lexace · Ask the AI about this section
Sec. 23. (a) This section applies to the local law enforcement authority in the county of conviction who has received notice that a lifetime sex or violent offender (as defined in IC 34-28-2-1.5 ) has changed the offender's name under: (1) IC 31-11-4-11 (marriage); (2) IC 31-15-2-19 (dissolution of marriage); (3) IC 31-19-2-1.1 (adult adoption); or (4) IC 34-28-2-1.5 (an action for name change).       (b) A local law enforcement authority to which this section applies shall take reasonable steps, including consulting with the prosecuting attorney or a victim assistance program in the county of conviction, to notify the victim (or the spouse or immediate family member of a deceased victim): (1) that the lifetime sex or violent offender has changed the offender's name; (2) of the reason for the name change; and (3) of the lifetime sex or violent offender's new name.   IC 11-8-9 Chapter 9. Correctional Police Officers               11-8-9-1 Appointment of a correctional police officer; training             11-8-9-2 Oath; conditions of employment             11-8-9-3 Police powers             11-8-9-4 Limitations on the exercise of police powers

‹ Prev All Indiana sections Next ›


Lexace provides legal information, not legal advice, and no attorney–client relationship is created. Statute text is provided for general information and may not reflect the most recent amendments; verify against the official state code.