Indiana legal term
Person in a position of trust in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Person in a position of trust” 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 “Person in a position of trust” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Person in a position of trust" means a person who has or had: (A) the care of: (i) an endangered adult; or (ii) a dependent; whether assumed voluntarily or because of a legal obligation; or (B) a professional relationship with: (i) an endangered adult; or (ii) a dependent; that may permit the person to exert undue influence over the endangered adult or dependent. (Ind. Code § 35-46-1-12)
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