Indiana legal term
Credit time in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Credit time” 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 “Credit time” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Credit time" means the sum of a person's accrued time, good time credit, and educational credit. (Ind. Code § 35-50-6-0.5)
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