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Compacting state in Indiana Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session

In Indiana criminal law, “Compacting state” 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 “Compacting state” mean in Indiana criminal law?

"Compacting state" means any state that has enacted the enabling legislation for this compact. (Ind. Code § 11-13-4.5-1)

Statutes defining or using this term

Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.