Indiana legal term
harasses in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “harasses” 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 “harasses” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"harasses" means unwanted contact with a person that would cause a reasonable person to suffer emotional distress or fear. (Ind. Code § 35-45-17.1-1)
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