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Adjudicated status offender in Indiana Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session

In Indiana criminal law, “Adjudicated status offender” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Indiana criminal code.

What does “Adjudicated status offender” mean in Indiana criminal law?

"Adjudicated status offender" means a person found to have committed an offense that would not be a criminal offense if committed by an adult. (Ind. Code § 11-13-4.5-1.5)

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Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.