Indiana legal term
misconduct in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “misconduct” 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 “misconduct” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"misconduct" means a violation of a departmental rule or procedure of a law enforcement agency. (Ind. Code § 35-44.1-2-3)
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