Indiana legal term
Uncharged death in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Uncharged death” 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 “Uncharged death” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Uncharged death" means the death of a person that a local law enforcement agency has determined was not the result of a criminal act committed by a third person. (Ind. Code § 35-40-4-7.5)
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