Indiana legal term
reside in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “reside” 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 “reside” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"reside" means to spend more than three (3) nights in: (1) a residence; or (2) if the person does not reside in a residence, a particular location; in any thirty (30) day period. (Ind. Code § 35-42-4-11)
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