Indiana legal term
collateral action in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “collateral action” 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 “collateral action” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"collateral action" means an action or proceeding, including an administrative proceeding, that is factually or legally related to an arrest, a criminal charge, a juvenile delinquency allegation, a conviction, or a juvenile delinquency adjudication. (Ind. Code § 35-38-9-0.5)
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