Indiana legal term
communicating in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “communicating” 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 “communicating” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"communicating" means to make a statement to another person, directly, indirectly, or through an intermediary. (Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-47.5)
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