IN HJR0006

Proposes an amendment to Article 1, Section 13 of the Indiana Constitution to establish constitutional rights for crime victims.

Grants crime victims the right to be treated with fairness and dignity, be informed of and present at court proceedings, confer with prosecution, and be free from harassment and intimidation throughout the criminal justice process.

Provides crime victims standing to assert their rights in court, including the right to be heard at post-arraignment proceedings, receive notice of conviction and release, and receive restitution.

Specifies that crime victims do not have party status, the accused cannot assert victims' rights, and the court shall not appoint attorneys for victims under this section.

Prohibits creation of causes of action for damages against state, county, town, or township entities, and prevents use of this section as a basis for vacating convictions or granting defendant relief.

Requires approval by two consecutive general assemblies and ratification by a majority of Indiana voters to become effective.