Indiana legal term
Committed to a mental institution in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Committed to a mental institution” 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 “Committed to a mental institution” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Committed to a mental institution" means the formal commitment of a person to a mental institution by a court. (Ind. Code § 35-47-2-1.5)
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