(a) In making a recommendation on a felony charge, a prosecuting attorney must:

1. (1) inform the victim that he has entered into discussions with defense counsel or the court concerning a recommendation;
2. (2) inform the victim of the contents of the recommendation before it is filed; and
3. (3) notify the victim that the victim is entitled to be present and may address the court (in person or in writing) when the court considers the recommendation.

(b) A court may consider a recommendation on a felony charge only if the prosecuting attorney has complied with this section.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.126-1985, SEC.2.