Indiana legal term
Sexual assault forensic evidence in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Sexual assault forensic evidence” 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 “Sexual assault forensic evidence” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Sexual assault forensic evidence" means the results collected from a forensic medical examination of a victim by a provider. (Ind. Code § 35-40.5-1-1)
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