Indiana legal term
body armor in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “body armor” 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 “body armor” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"body armor" means bullet resistant metal or other material worn by a person to provide protection from weapons or bodily injury. (Ind. Code § 35-47-5-13)
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