Indiana legal term
Private area in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Private area” 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 “Private area” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Private area" means the naked or undergarment clad genitals, pubic area, or buttocks of an individual. (Ind. Code § 35-45-4-5)
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