Indiana legal term
human remains in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “human remains” 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 “human remains” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"human remains" means any part of the body of a deceased human being in any stage of decomposition or state of preservation. (Ind. Code § 35-45-19-1.5)
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