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Slug in Indiana Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session

In Indiana criminal law, “Slug” 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 “Slug” mean in Indiana criminal law?

"Slug" means an article or object that is capable of being deposited in a coin machine as an improper substitute for a genuine coin, bill, or token. (Ind. Code § 35-43-5-1)

Statutes defining or using this term

Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.