§ 34-45-4-1 Evidence of bad character

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34-45-4-1 Evidence of bad character

    Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), the party producing a witness shall not be allowed to impeach the credibility of the witness by evidence of bad character.

    (b) The party producing a witness may impeach the credibility of the witness by evidence of bad character if:

        (1) it was indispensable that the party produce the witness; or

        (2) it is a case of manifest surprise.

    (c) In all cases, the party producing the witness may contradict the witness:

        (1) by other evidence; and

        (2) by showing that the witness has made statements different from the present testimony of the witness.