Indiana legal term
Public relief or assistance in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Public relief or assistance” 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 “Public relief or assistance” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Public relief or assistance" means any payment made, service rendered, hospitalization provided, or other benefit extended to a person by a governmental entity from public funds and includes township assistance, food stamps, direct relief, unemployment compensation, and any other form of support or aid. (Ind. Code § 35-43-5-1)
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