Indiana legal term
emergency incident in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “emergency incident” 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 incident” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"emergency incident" includes: (1) a structure or vehicle that is on fire; (2) a motor vehicle accident; (3) an accident involving hazardous materials; (4) a crime scene; (5) a police investigation; and (6) a location where an individual is being arrested. (Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-1.5)
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