Definitions
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter:
"Advisory sentence" means the nonbinding guideline sentence
defined in IC 35-50-2-1.3.
"Plea agreement" means an agreement between a prosecuting
attorney and a defendant concerning the disposition of a felony or
misdemeanor charge.
"Prosecuting attorney" includes a deputy prosecuting attorney.
"Recommendation" means a proposal that is part of a plea
agreement made to a court that:
(1) a felony charge be dismissed; or
(2) a defendant, if the defendant pleads guilty to a felony
charge, receive less than the advisory sentence.
"Victim" means a person who has suffered harm as a result of a
crime.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.4. Amended by Acts 1982,
P.L.204, SEC.27; P.L.320-1983, SEC.18; P.L.71-2005, SEC.1.
Last modified: May 24, 2006