Indiana legal term
Cave in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Cave” 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 “Cave” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Cave" means any naturally occurring subterranean cavity, including a cavern, pit, pothole, sinkhole, well, grotto, and tunnel, whether or not it has a natural entrance. (Ind. Code § 35-43-1-2)
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