Indiana legal term
register in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “register” 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 “register” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"register" means to report in person to a local law enforcement authority and provide the information required under section 8 of this chapter. (Ind. Code § 11-8-8-4)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Sale or possession of sales suppression devices
- Possession of a controlled substance or controlled substance analog; obtaining a schedule V controlled substance
- Possession of valid Indiana driver's license or identification card required
- Registration violations; penalty
- Sexually violent predator; duty to notify
- Sex offender residency restrictions
- Unlawful entry by a serious sex offender
Related terms in the same statutes
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.