Indiana legal term
identity theft in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “identity theft” 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 “identity theft” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"identity theft" means: (1) identity deception ( IC 35-43-5-3.5 ); or (2) synthetic identity deception ( IC 35-43-5-3.8 ) (before its repeal). (Ind. Code § 35-40-14-1)
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