Indiana legal term
Accused in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Accused” 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 “Accused” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Accused" means that an indictment or information charging a person with a crime or a petition alleging that a child is a delinquent child has been filed. (Ind. Code § 35-40-4-2)
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