Indiana legal term
Adjudicated a mental defective in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Adjudicated a mental defective” 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 “Adjudicated a mental defective” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Adjudicated a mental defective" means a determination by a court that a person: (A) presents a danger to the person or to others; or (B) lacks the mental capacity necessary to contract or manage the person's affairs. (Ind. Code § 35-47-2-1.5)
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