Indiana legal term
Postarrest release in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Postarrest release” 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 “Postarrest release” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Postarrest release" means the discharge on recognizance, bond, or other condition imposed under IC 31 or IC 35-33 of an accused person from confinement. (Ind. Code § 35-40-4-5)
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