Indiana legal term
Security agent in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Security agent” 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 “Security agent” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Security agent" means a person who has been employed by a store to prevent the loss of property due to theft. (Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-289)
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