Indiana legal term
synthetic urine in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “synthetic urine” 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 “synthetic urine” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"synthetic urine" means any substance that is designed to simulate the: (1) composition; (2) chemical properties; (3) physical appearance; or (4) physical properties; of human urine for the purpose of defrauding an alcohol, drug, or urine screening test. (Ind. Code § 35-43-5-19.5)
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