Title 35, CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE

Sec. 161.5. "Human trafficking victim" has the meaning set forth in IC 35-42-3.5-0.5. As added by P.L.144-2018, SEC.13.

Sec. 162. "Identification number", for purposes of IC 35-43-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-43-7-2. As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.

Sec. 163. "Identity theft", for the purposes of IC 35-40-14, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-40-14-1. As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67. Amended by P.L.13-2013, SEC.112.

Sec. 164. "Identifying information", for purposes of IC 35-43-5 and IC 35-46.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-43-5-1. As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67. Amended by P.L.66-2019, SEC.8.

Sec. 164.2. "Image", for purposes of IC 35-42-4-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-42-4-4(a). As added by P.L.172-2022, SEC.13.

Sec. 164.4. "Imitation firearm", for purposes of IC 35-47-9-2, means an object or device that is substantially similar in coloration and overall appearance to a firearm that a reasonable person would believe the object or device is a firearm. As added by P.L.94-2026, SEC.81.

Sec. 164.5. "Immediate family member", for purposes of IC 35-40, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-40-4-4.5. As added by P.L.71-2021, SEC.2.

Sec. 165. "Immediate precursor", for purposes of IC 35-48, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-48-1.1-25. As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67. Amended by P.L.186-2025, SEC.214.

Sec. 165.8. "Impermissible contact", for purposes of IC 35-45-10, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-45-10-3. As added by P.L.13-2013, SEC.113.

Sec. 166. "Imprison" means to: (1) confine in a penal facility; (2) commit to the department of correction; or (3) assign to a community transition program under IC 11-10-11.5. As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.

Sec. 167. "Incendiary", for purposes of IC 35-47.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-47.5-2-9. As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.

Sec. 168. "Included offense" means an offense that: (1) is established by proof of the same material elements or less than all the material elements required to establish the commission of the offense charged; (2) consists of an attempt to commit the offense charged or an offense…

Sec. 168.2. "Independent activity", for purposes of IC 35-46-1-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-46-1-1. As added by P.L.20-2026, SEC.3.

Sec. 168.8. "Indiana", for purposes of IC 35-41-1-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-41-1-1(a). As added by P.L.13-2013, SEC.114.

Sec. 168.9. "Indiana pretrial risk assessment system", for purposes of IC 35-33-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-33-8-0.5. As added by P.L.187-2017, SEC.3.

Sec. 169. (a) "Individual with an intellectual disability", for purposes of IC 35-36-2-5(e), has the meaning set forth in IC 35-36-2-5(e). (b) "Individual with an intellectual disability", for purposes of IC 35-36-9 and IC 35-50-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-36-9-2. As ad…

Sec. 169.5. "Infectious hepatitis", for purposes of IC 35-45-16-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-45-16-2(b). As added by P.L.158-2013, SEC.373.

Sec. 17. "Animal", for purposes of IC 35-46-3-15, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-46-3-15(b). As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.

Sec. 17.2. "Animal abuse offense", for purposes of IC 35-38-2-2.8, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-38-2-2.8. As added by P.L.37-2019, SEC.2.

Sec. 171. "Inmate outside a facility", for purposes of IC 35-44.1-3-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-44.1-3-6(b). As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67. Amended by P.L.13-2013, SEC.115.

Sec. 171.5. "Isomer", for purposes of IC 35-48, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-48-1.1-26. As added by P.L.61-2020, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.186-2025, SEC.215.

Sec. 173. "Instant messaging or chat room program" means a software program or application that: (1) requires a person to register or create an account, a username, or a password to become a member or registered user of the program; and (2) allows two (2) or more members or autho…

Sec. 173.8. "Insurance policy", for purposes of IC 35-43-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-43-5-1(j). As added by P.L.13-2013, SEC.116.

Sec. 174. "Insurer", for purposes of IC 35-43-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-43-5-1(k). As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.

Sec. 175. "Interactive computer service", for purposes of IC 35-45-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-45-5-1(g). As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.

Sec. 175.5. "Intercept", for purposes of IC 35-33-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-33-5-0.5(5). As added by P.L.170-2014, SEC.8.

Sec. 176. "Interception", for purposes of IC 35-33.5, means the intentional recording or acquisition of the contents of an electronic communication by a person other than a sender or receiver of that communication, without the consent of the sender or receiver, by means of any in…

Sec. 176.2. "Intimate image", for purposes of IC 35-45-4-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-45-4-8. As added by P.L.185-2019, SEC.2.

Sec. 177. "Item of value", for purposes of IC 35-46-5-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-46-5-1(c). As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.

Sec. 177.7. "Judicial officer", for purposes of IC 35-42-2-1 and IC 35-47-16, means an individual who holds one (1) of the following offices or appointments: (1) Justice of the supreme court. (2) Judge of the court of appeals. (3) Judge of the tax court. (4) Judge of a circuit co…

Sec. 178. "Juvenile facility", for purposes of IC 35-44.1-3-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-44.1-3-5. As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67. Amended by P.L.13-2013, SEC.117; P.L.71-2024, SEC.2.

Sec. 178.5. "Juvenile prostitution" means an act by a person less than eighteen (18) years of age that would be a crime described in IC 35-45-4-2(a) if committed by an individual at least eighteen (18) years of age. As added by P.L.86-2017, SEC.11.

Sec. 18. "Animal fighting contest", for purposes of IC 35-46-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-46-3-4. As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.

Sec. 180. "Knife", for purposes of IC 35-47-5-2.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-47-5-2.5(a) and IC 35-47-5-2.5(b). As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.

Sec. 181. "Labeling", for purposes of IC 35-45-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-45-8-2. As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.

Sec. 182. "Laser pointer", for purposes of IC 35-47-4.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-47-4.5-2. As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.

Sec. 183. (a) "Law enforcement agency," for purposes of receiving information concerning a violation of IC 35-42-3.5-1 through IC 35-42-3.5-1.4 (human trafficking), means: (1) an agency or department of: (A) the state; or (B) a political subdivision of the state; whose principal …

Sec. 184. "Law enforcement animal", for purposes of IC 35-46-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-46-3-4.5. As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.

Sec. 185. (a) "Law enforcement officer" means: (1) a police officer (including a tribal police officer, a correctional police officer, and a hospital police officer employed by a hospital police department established under IC 16-18-4), sheriff, constable, marshal, prosecuting at…

Sec. 185.4. "Law enforcement recording device" means a camera or other device for creating audio, visual, or audiovisual recordings that is: (1) provided to or used by a law enforcement officer in the scope of the officer's duties; and (2) designed to be worn by a law enforcement…

Sec. 186. (a) "Lawful detention" means: (1) arrest; (2) custody following surrender in lieu of arrest; (3) detention in a penal facility; (4) detention in a facility for custody of persons alleged or found to be delinquent children; (5) detention under a law authorizing civil com…

Sec. 186.2. "Lawful supervision", for purposes of IC 35-44.1-3-10, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-44.1-3-10. As added by P.L.185-2014, SEC.4.

Sec. 186.3. "Lethal fetal anomaly", for purposes of IC 35-46-5-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-46-5-3(a). As added by P.L.113-2018, SEC.1.

Sec. 186.5. "Level 6 felony conviction", for purposes of IC 35-50-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-50-2-1(a). As added by P.L.158-2013, SEC.374.

Sec. 187.3. "Lineup", for purposes of IC 35-33-4.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-33-4.5-4. As added by P.L.127-2025, SEC.5.