Indiana legal term
local law enforcement authority in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “local law enforcement authority” 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 “local law enforcement authority” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"local law enforcement authority" means the: (1) chief of police of a consolidated city; or (2) sheriff of a county that does not contain a consolidated city. (Ind. Code § 11-8-8-2)
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