Indiana legal term
Immediate family member in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Immediate family member” 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 “Immediate family member” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Immediate family member" means a spouse, child, parent, or sibling. (Ind. Code § 35-40-4-4.5)
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