Indiana § 16-18-2-1.8 - "Additional forensic services"
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 16-18-2-1.8 — "Additional forensic services", with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-18-2-1.8. "Additional forensic services"
Sec. 1.8. "Additional forensic services", for purposes of IC 16-21-8, means the following:
(1) Initial pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease testing related to an alleged sex crime.
(2) Prophylactic medication related to pregnancy, pregnancy testing, or sexually transmitted disease testing. This subdivision includes HIV prophylactic medication.
(3) Alcohol and drug testing.
(4) Syphilis testing up to ninety (90) days after an alleged sex crime.
(5) Pregnancy testing up to thirty (30) days after an alleged sex crime.
(6) Mental health counseling concerning problems directly related to an alleged sex crime.
As added by P.L.121-2006, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.104-2017, SEC.1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 16-18-2-1.8
What does Indiana Code § 16-18-2-1.8 cover?
Section 16-18-2-1.8 (""Additional forensic services"") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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