Section 35-31.5-2-68.5 - "Court appointed forensic advocate""Court appointed forensic advocate" means a community volunteer who:
(1) has completed a training program approved by the court that includes training in: (A) the development of a person with an intellectual disability, a developmental disability, or an autism spectrum disorder (as defined in IC 11-12-3.7-2.5); and(B) evidence based treatment and counseling programs for a person with an intellectual disability, a developmental disability, or an autism spectrum disorder;(2) has been appointed by a court to assist a person with an intellectual disability, a developmental disability, or an autism spectrum disorder who has been charged with a criminal offense; and(3) may research, examine, advocate, facilitate, and monitor the situation of a person with an intellectual disability, a developmental disability, or an autism spectrum disorder who has been charged with a criminal offense.Added by P.L. 187-2015, SEC. 43, eff. 7/1/2015.