Indiana legal term
fetus in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “fetus” 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 “fetus” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"fetus" means a fetus in any stage of development. (Ind. Code § 35-42-1-4)
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