Indiana legal term
Evidence based risk assessment in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Evidence based risk assessment” 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 “Evidence based risk assessment” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Evidence based risk assessment" means an assessment: (A) that identifies factors relevant to determine whether an arrestee is likely to: (i) commit a new criminal offense; or (ii) fail to appear; if released on bail or pretrial supervision; and (B) that is based on empirical data derived through validated criminal justice scientific research. (Ind. Code § 35-33-8-0.5)
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