Indiana legal term
emergency contact person in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “emergency contact person” 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 “emergency contact person” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"emergency contact person" means an individual who is listed in the emergency contact data base, including only individuals who are at least eighteen (18) years of age. (Ind. Code § 9-26-2-5)
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