Indiana legal term
Administer in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Administer” 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 “Administer” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Administer" means the direct application of a controlled substance, whether by injection, inhalation, ingestion, or any other means, to the body of a patient or research subject by: (1) a practitioner or by the practitioner's authorized agent; or (2) the patient or research subject at the direction and in the presence of the practitioner. (Ind. Code § 35-48-1.1-3)
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