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Adult employee in Indiana Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session

In Indiana criminal law, “Adult employee” 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 “Adult employee” mean in Indiana criminal law?

"Adult employee" means an employee who is at least eighteen (18) years of age. (Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-9)

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Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.