Indiana legal term
party in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “party” 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 “party” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"party" means an individual who is: (1) buying; (2) selling; or (3) refinancing; a dwelling in a residential real property transaction. (Ind. Code § 35-43-9-1)
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