Indiana legal term
Public servant in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Public servant” 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 servant” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Public servant" means a person who: (1) is authorized to perform an official function on behalf of, and is paid by, a governmental entity; (2) is elected or appointed to office to discharge a public duty for a governmental entity; or (3) with or without compensation, is appointed in writing by a public official to act in an advisory capacity to a governmental entity concerning a contract or purchase to be made by the entity. (Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-261)
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