Indiana legal term
Community restitution or service in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Community restitution or service” 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 “Community restitution or service” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Community restitution or service" means performance of services directly for a: (1) victim; (2) nonprofit entity; or (3) governmental entity; without compensation, including graffiti abatement, park maintenance, and other community service activities. (Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-50)
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