Indiana legal term
Official proceeding in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Official proceeding” 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 “Official proceeding” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Official proceeding" means a proceeding held or that may be held before a legislative, judicial, administrative, or other agency or before an official authorized to take evidence under oath, including a referee, hearing examiner, commissioner, notary, or other person taking evidence in connection with a proceeding. (Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-218)
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