Indiana legal term
Security risk in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Security risk” 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 risk” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Security risk" means a person who is: (1) a flight risk; or (2) a threat to the physical safety of the public. (Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-290)
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