Indiana legal term
telecommunications device in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “telecommunications device” 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 “telecommunications device” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"telecommunications device" means: (1) a type of instrument, device, machine, or piece of equipment that is capable of transmitting or receiving telephonic, electronic, or radio communications; (2) a part of an instrument, a device, a machine, or a piece of equipment that is capable of transmitting or receiving telephonic, electronic, or radio communications; or (3) a computer circuit, a computer chip, an electronic mechanism, or any other component that is capable of facilitating the transmission or reception of telephonic, electronic, or radio communications. (Ind. Code § 35-45-13-3)
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