Title 10, PUBLIC SAFETY

Sec. 5.7. "Civilian cyber corps adviser" means an individual who serves as a nondeployable member in the Indiana civilian cyber corps program for the purpose of providing support and technical expertise for civilian cyber corps volunteers. As added by P.L.94-2026, SEC.17.

Sec. 5.8. "Civilian cyber corps volunteer" means an individual who has entered into an agreement with the adjutant general to serve as a deployable member in the Indiana civilian cyber corps program. As added by P.L.94-2026, SEC.18.

Sec. 6. "Commanding officer" means the commander of a company, a troop, a battery, a squadron, a battalion, an air group, a regiment, a brigade, a battle group, a wing, a division, a post, an installation, or a joint forces headquarters. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-1-…

Sec. 7. "Company" has the same meaning as comparably used in the national military establishment. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-1-2 part.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.

Sec. 8. "Court martial" means a military or naval court of justice for the trial of cases within the jurisdiction of the armed forces of the state. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-1-2 part.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.

Sec. 8.5. "Cybersecurity client" means a: (1) state agency (as defined in IC 4-1-10-2); (2) political subdivision (as defined in IC 36-1-2-13); (3) state educational institution (as defined in IC 21-7-13-32); (4) critical infrastructure facility (as defined in IC 35-46-10-1); or …

Sec. 8.6. "Cybersecurity incident" means an incident as defined by 44 U.S.C. 3552(b)(2). As added by P.L.94-2026, SEC.20.

Sec. 9. "Division" has the same meaning as comparably used in the national military establishment. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-1-2 part.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.

Sec. 9.5. "Emergency service operation" includes the following operations of the civil air patrol: (1) Search and rescue missions designated by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center. (2) Disaster relief, when requested by the federal emergency management agency or the departme…

Sec. 0.1. The amendments made to sections 5 and 9 of this chapter and the addition of section 11 of this chapter by P.L.144-2007 apply to employees who begin employment with the Indiana department of veterans' affairs or a county or a city under section 9 of this chapter as amend…

Sec. 1. The purpose of this chapter is to create a department with full authority to aid and assist veterans of the armed forces of the United States entitled to benefits or advantages provided on or after March 3, 1945, by the United States, the state, or another state or govern…

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Indiana veterans' affairs commission established by IC 10-17-13-4. As added by P.L.113-2010, SEC.72.

Sec. 10. (a) Within thirty (30) days of their employment, new county or city service officers must attend a new service officer orientation presented by the department to assist veterans and their dependents and survivors. The curriculum for the new service officer orientation sh…

Sec. 11. (a) The following employees of the Indiana department of veterans' affairs must satisfy the requirements set forth in section 5(a) of this chapter: (1) State service officers. (2) Director of the state approving agency. (3) Director of the Indiana state veterans' cemeter…

Sec. 2. (a) The Indiana department of veterans' affairs is established. (b) The domicile of the department shall be in Indianapolis. Suitable offices and quarters shall be provided in Indianapolis. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-5-1-3.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.8. Amend…

Sec. 2.5. The: (1) department; (2) commission; (3) director; (4) county and city service officers; and (5) assistants and employees of persons described in subdivisions (1) through (4); may act at the request of any veteran of the armed forces or a veteran's spouse, surviving spo…

Sec. 4. The commission shall do acts necessary or reasonably incident to the fulfillment of the purposes of this chapter, including the following: (1) Adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to administer this chapter. (2) Advise the veterans' state service officer in problems concerning the…

Sec. 4.5. (a) The definitions under IC 23-14-54.5-2 through IC 23-14-54.5-6 apply to this section. (b) As used in this section, "cremated remains" has the meaning set forth in IC 23-14-31-7. (c) A veterans' service organization may apply to the department for approval to receive …

Sec. 5. (a) The position of director of veterans' affairs is established. The governor shall appoint the director for a four (4) year term. However, the term of office of the director terminates when the term of office of the governor terminates or when a successor to the directo…

Sec. 6. (a) The director of veterans' affairs: (1) is the executive and administrative head of the Indiana department of veterans' affairs; and (2) shall direct and supervise the administrative and technical activities of the department; subject to the general supervision of the …

Sec. 7. (a) A power of attorney authorizing action on behalf of a veteran in obtaining a benefit or an advantage for a veteran provided under Indiana law must run to an authorized agency or individual recognized by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (b) A rule cont…

Sec. 8. The commission may adopt rules necessary to: (1) obtain benefits under present and future enactments of the Congress of the United States concerning veterans' affairs; and (2) enter into on behalf of the state contracts or agreements with the government of the United Stat…

Sec. 9. (a) Subject to subsection (h), a county executive shall employ a service officer and may employ service officer assistants to serve the veterans of the county. However, with the approval of the commission, two (2) or more counties may enter into an agreement to employ a s…

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "department" refers to the Indiana department of veterans' affairs established by IC 10-17-1-2. As added by P.L.152-2026, SEC.141.

Sec. 1.6. (a) On July 1, 2026, all powers, duties, agreements, and liabilities of the Indiana war memorials commission are transferred to the department. (b) On July 1, 2026, all records and property of the Indiana war memorials commission, including appropriations and other fund…

Sec. 10. (a) The department shall employ an individual who is responsible for the care and preservation of all personal property owned by the department that has historic significance. (b) The individual employed by the department under subsection (a) must meet the qualifications…

Sec. 11. (a) The department shall do the following: (1) Keep a record of the commission's proceedings. (2) Make a quarterly report for public use that includes the following: (A) A detailed account of the expenditures of the department to administer this chapter. (B) A summary th…

Sec. 13. (a) The department shall do the following: (1) Assume general charge of and preserve all Indiana battle flags. (2) Have custody of all battle and organization flags in the possession of the state that were used by any of the military organizations of the state: (A) in an…

Sec. 14. (a) The Indiana battle flags fund is established to restore and preserve Indiana battle flags. (b) The department: (1) shall administer the fund; and (2) may spend the money in the fund for the purposes of the fund. (c) The expenses of administering the fund shall be pai…

Sec. 15. (a) All flag cases completed shall be in the custody of the department. The superintendent shall have the cases cleaned periodically as necessary. (b) The department may determine the method and manner in which the flags shall be preserved. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citat…

Sec. 16. (a) Out-lot five (5) and out-lot thirty-six (36), in Indianapolis, according to the original plat of the city, are dedicated and set apart as grounds for the Indiana War Memorial subject to the provisions of this chapter. (b) Out-lots five (5) and thirty-six (36) dedicat…

Sec. 17. (a) If squares five (5) and sixteen (16) or any part of those squares in Indianapolis, according to the original plat of the city, are acquired, dedicated, and set apart and added to the real estate dedicated in this chapter by the state for war memorial and other public…

Note: This version of section amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.159, effective 7-1-2026. See also preceding version of this section amended by P.L.125-2026, SEC.7, effective 3-5-2026. Sec. 18. The department may do the following: (1) Make and execute contracts and other instruments th…

Sec. 19. (a) The grounds that belong to the state in Indianapolis: (1) designated in the Constitution of the State of Indiana as Governor's Circle; (2) later called "Circle Park"; and (3) known and designated as "Monument Place"; shall be known and designated as "Monument Circle"…

Note: This version of section amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.143. See also preceding version of this section amended by P.L.94-2026, SEC.60. Sec. 2. (a) The department: (1) may prosecute and defend suits; and (2) has all other duties, rights, and powers that are: (A) necessary to i…

Sec. 20. The department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 for the government of the monument and Monument Circle. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-11 part.] As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.160.

Sec. 21. (a) The department: (1) has general control of the State Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument Circle; and (2) may employ a superintendent. (b) The superintendent may, with the advice and consent of the department appoint engineers, elevator operators, electricians, and watchm…

Sec. 22. (a) The superintendent shall execute a bond in the penal sum of five thousand dollars ($5,000), to be approved by the department. (b) The superintendent shall: (1) on the first day of each month, make a sworn statement to the state comptroller of all receipts and expendi…

Sec. 23. The Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument and all approaches to the monument and all surroundings belonging to the state shall be maintained perpetually and inviolate for the purpose originally designed. [Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-12 part.] As added by P.L.2-200…

Sec. 24. A person may not desecrate the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in Indianapolis, the street known as Monument Circle, or any of the premises or approaches surrounding the monument by building a wall, fence, or other obstruction in or about the premises, approaches, or str…

Sec. 25. A person who intentionally damages or removes any of the property of the state on Monument Circle is liable for the payment of a penalty not less than twice the sum necessary to repair the damage or restore the lost property. The penalty may be collected by the departmen…

Note: This version of section amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.164, effective 7-1-2026. See also preceding version of this section amended by P.L.125-2026, SEC.8, effective 3-5-2026. Sec. 26. (a) The department may do the following: (1) Make or sell the following: (A) Pictures, model…

Sec. 27. Money recovered or accrued under this chapter shall be used: (1) to keep: (A) the State Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument and subsidiary monuments; or (B) the Monument Circle and its decorations and improvements; in repair; and (2) to restore any parts of the monuments or …

Sec. 28. The superintendent of the State Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument and of Monument Circle and those serving under the superintendent who are appointed by the department have police powers and may make arrests or do other things as may be needed to enforce the laws for the p…

Sec. 29. The department may grant the use for public purposes of any structures or any parts of structures erected by the department under this chapter without rent or charge or for only a nominal rental: (1) to any organizations of soldiers, sailors, and marines and others as a …