Indiana legal term
serious violent felon in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “serious violent felon” 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 “serious violent felon” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"serious violent felon" means a person who has been convicted of committing a serious violent felony. (Ind. Code § 35-47-4-5)
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