Indiana legal term
domestic violence or child abuse case in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “domestic violence or child abuse case” 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 “domestic violence or child abuse case” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"domestic violence or child abuse case" means any case involving an allegation of: (1) the commission of a crime involving domestic or family violence under IC 35-31.5-2-76 involving a family or household member under IC 35-31.5-2-128 ; (2) the commission of a crime of domestic violence under IC 35-31.5-2-78 involving a family or household member under IC 35-31.5-2-128 ; or (3) physical abuse, sexual abuse, or child neglect, including crimes listed under IC 35-31.5-2-76 involving a victim who was less than eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the offense, whether or not the person is a fa (Ind. Code § 35-44.1-2-2)
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