Indiana legal term
family member in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “family member” 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 “family member” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"family member" means a spouse, parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or adult child, including by adoption, half-blood, marriage, or remarriage. (Ind. Code § 35-38-2-2.3)
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