Indiana legal term
advisory sentence in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “advisory sentence” 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 “advisory sentence” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"advisory sentence" means a guideline sentence that the court may voluntarily consider when imposing a sentence. (Ind. Code § 35-50-2-1.3)
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