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Ind. Code § 35-38-1-15 — Erroneous sentence; nature; correction

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 1: Entry of Judgment and Sentencing, Indiana Code.

Full text of Ind. Code § 35-38-1-15

Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Indiana.

Ind. Code § 35-38-1-15Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session
Sec. 15. If the convicted person is erroneously sentenced, the mistake does not render the sentence void. The sentence shall be corrected after written notice is given to the convicted person. The convicted person and his counsel must be present when the corrected sentence is ordered. A motion to correct sentence must be in writing and supported by a memorandum of law specifically pointing out the defect in the original sentence.

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