CHAPTER 1. COMMUNICATIONS OF SYMPATHY

IC 34-43.5
    ARTICLE 43.5. EVIDENCE: SPECIFICCOMMUNICATIONS

IC 34-43.5-1
    Chapter 1. Communications of Sympathy

IC 34-43.5-1-1
Exception
    Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to a criminal proceeding.
As added by P.L.76-2006, SEC.1.

IC 34-43.5-1-2
Application
    Sec. 2. This chapter applies to a cause of action in tort, includinga medical malpractice action under IC 34-18-8.
As added by P.L.76-2006, SEC.1.

IC 34-43.5-1-3
"Communications of sympathy"
    Sec. 3. As used in this section "communication of sympathy"means a statement, a gesture, an act, conduct, or a writing thatexpresses:
        (1) sympathy;
        (2) an apology; or
        (3) a general sense of benevolence.
As added by P.L.76-2006, SEC.1.

IC 34-43.5-1-4
Prohibited admission of communications of sympathy
    Sec. 4. Except as provided in section 5 of this chapter, a court maynot admit into evidence a communication of sympathy that relates tocausing or contributing to:
        (1) a loss;
        (2) an injury;
        (3) pain;
        (4) suffering;
        (5) a death; or
        (6) damage to property.
As added by P.L.76-2006, SEC.1.

IC 34-43.5-1-5
Admission of statements of fault, including communications ofsympathy
    Sec. 5. A court may admit a statement of fault into evidence,including a statement of fault that is part of a communication ofsympathy, if otherwise admissible under the Indiana Rules ofEvidence.
As added by P.L.76-2006, SEC.1.