Indiana legal term
Juvenile prostitution in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Juvenile prostitution” 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 “Juvenile prostitution” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Juvenile prostitution" means an act by a person less than eighteen (18) years of age that would be a crime described in IC 35-45-4-2 (a) if committed by an individual at least eighteen (18) years of age. (Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-178.5)
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