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code grabbing device in Indiana Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session

In Indiana criminal law, “code grabbing device” 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 “code grabbing device” mean in Indiana criminal law?

"code grabbing device" means a device that is capable of: (1) receiving and recording the code signal sent by the transmitter of: (A) a motor vehicle security alarm system; (B) a motor vehicle automatic door locking system; or (C) a residential or commercial automatic garage door opening system; and (2) disarming: (A) a motor vehicle security alarm system; (B) a motor vehicle automatic door locking system; or (C) a residential or commercial automatic garage door opening system. (Ind. Code § 35-45-12-1)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.