Indiana legal term
eyewitness in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “eyewitness” 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 “eyewitness” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"eyewitness" means a person whose identification by sight of another person may be relevant in a criminal proceeding. (Ind. Code § 35-33-4.5-1)
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