Indiana legal term
hazing in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “hazing” 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 “hazing” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"hazing" means forcing or requiring another person: (1) with or without the consent of the other person; and (2) as a condition of association with a group or organization; to perform an act that creates a substantial risk of bodily injury. (Ind. Code § 35-42-2-2.5)
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