Indiana legal term
violation in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “violation” 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 “violation” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"violation" means: (1) a violation of a federal law or regulation; (2) a violation of a state law or rule; (3) a violation of an ordinance of a political subdivision (as defined in IC 36-1-2-13 ); or (4) the misuse of public resources. (Ind. Code § 35-44.2-1-1)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Contributing to the delinquency of a minor
- Interference with custody
- Arson
- Child molesting
- Driving without a license
- Highway worksites; penalties for violations
- Sale to minors prohibited; furnishing property for the purpose of enabling minors to consume alcohol prohibited
- Computer trespass; computer hoarding programs
- Dealing in a controlled substance resulting in death
- Dealing in paraphernalia
- Escape
- Offense against computer users
Related terms in the same statutes
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