Indiana legal term
instant messaging username in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “instant messaging username” 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 “instant messaging username” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"instant messaging username" means an identifier that allows a person to communicate over the Internet in real time using typed text. (Ind. Code § 11-8-8-1.6)
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