Indiana legal term
Sado-masochistic abuse in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Sado-masochistic abuse” 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 “Sado-masochistic abuse” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Sado-masochistic abuse" means flagellation or torture by or upon a person as an act of sexual stimulation or gratification. (Ind. Code § 35-49-1-8)
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