Indiana legal term
Access in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Access” 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 “Access” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Access" means to: (1) approach; (2) instruct; (3) communicate with; (4) store data in; (5) retrieve data from; or (6) make use of resources of; a computer, computer system, or computer network. (Ind. Code § 35-43-2-3)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Criminal vandalism
- Distribution of an intimate image
- Dissemination of matter or conducting performance harmful to minors
- Firearm, explosive, or deadly weapon; possession in controlled access areas of an airport
- Tobacco product self-service displays
- Uniform Criminal Extradition Act
- Unlawful acts by retailers
- Unlawful entry to restricted area of airport
Related terms in the same statutes
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.