Indiana legal term
Make in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Make” 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 “Make” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Make" means to draw, prepare, complete, counterfeit, copy or otherwise reproduce, or alter any written instrument in whole or in part. (Ind. Code § 35-43-5-1)
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