Indiana legal term
body fluid in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “body fluid” 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 fluid” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"body fluid" means: (1) blood; (2) saliva; (3) sputum; (4) semen; (5) vaginal secretions; (6) human milk; (7) urine; (8) sweat; (9) tears; (10) any other liquid produced by the body; or (11) any aerosol generated form of liquids listed in this subsection. (Ind. Code § 35-45-16-2)
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