Indiana legal term
authorized operator in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “authorized operator” 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 “authorized operator” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"authorized operator" means a person who is authorized to operate a motor vehicle by an owner or a lessee of the motor vehicle. (Ind. Code § 35-43-4-2.7)
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