Indiana legal term
sex or violent offender in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “sex or violent offender” 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 “sex or violent offender” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"sex or violent offender" means a person convicted of any of the following offenses: (1) Rape ( IC 35-42-4-1 ). (Ind. Code § 11-8-8-5)
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