Indiana legal term
law enforcement animal in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “law enforcement animal” 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 “law enforcement animal” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"law enforcement animal" means an animal that is owned or used by a law enforcement agency for the principal purposes of: (1) aiding in: (A) the detection of criminal activity; (B) the enforcement of laws; and (C) the apprehension of offenders; and (2) ensuring the public welfare. (Ind. Code § 35-46-3-4.5)
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