Indiana legal term
Crime involving domestic or family violence in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Crime involving domestic or family violence” 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 “Crime involving domestic or family violence” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Crime involving domestic or family violence" means a crime that occurs when a family or household member commits, attempts to commit, or conspires to commit any of the following against another family or household member: (1) A homicide offense under IC 35-42-1 . (Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-76)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
Related terms in the same statutes
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.