Indiana legal term
Imprison in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Imprison” 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 “Imprison” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Imprison" means to: (1) confine in a penal facility; (2) commit to the department of correction; or (3) assign to a community transition program under IC 11-10-11.5 . (Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-166)
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