Indiana legal term
Claim statement in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Claim statement” 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 “Claim statement” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Claim statement" means an insurance policy, a document, or a statement made in support of or in opposition to a claim for payment or other benefit under an insurance policy, or other evidence of expense, injury, or loss. (Ind. Code § 35-43-5-1)
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