Indiana legal term
mental health professional in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “mental health professional” 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 “mental health professional” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"mental health professional" means: (1) a mental health counselor licensed under IC 25-23.6-8.5 ; (2) a psychologist; or (3) a psychiatrist. (Ind. Code § 35-42-4-7)
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