Indiana legal term
Receiving authority in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Receiving authority” 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 “Receiving authority” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Receiving authority" means: (1) the department of correction; (2) a sheriff, if incarceration is authorized in a county jail; or (3) a facility or place designated by the department of correction. (Ind. Code § 35-38-3-1)
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