Indiana legal term
state employee in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “state employee” 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 “state employee” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"state employee" means: (1) an employee (as defined in IC 4-2-6-1 ); (2) a special state appointee (as defined in IC 4-2-6-1 ); or (3) a state officer (as defined in IC 4-2-6-1 ). (Ind. Code § 35-44.2-1-2)
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