Indiana legal term
Indictment in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Indictment” 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 “Indictment” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Indictment" means any formal accusation of a crime made by a prosecuting attorney in any court for a crime punishable by a term of imprisonment exceeding one (1) year. (Ind. Code § 35-47-2-1.5)
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