Indiana legal term
Dependent in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Dependent” 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 “Dependent” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Dependent" means any of the following: (A) The spouse of a public servant. (Ind. Code § 35-44.1-1-4)
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