Indiana legal term
Rated capacity in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Rated capacity” 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 “Rated capacity” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Rated capacity" means the number of inmates that can be housed at the facility as determined by the most recent jail inspection report. (Ind. Code § 35-38-3-1)
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