Indiana legal term
violent criminal in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “violent criminal” 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 “violent criminal” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"violent criminal" means a person convicted of a crime of violence (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-79 ). (Ind. Code § 35-38-1-17)
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