Indiana legal term
Credit card in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Credit card” 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 “Credit card” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Credit card" means an instrument or device (whether known as a credit card or charge plate, or by any other name) issued by an issuer for use by or on behalf of the credit card holder in obtaining property. (Ind. Code § 35-43-5-1)
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