Indiana legal term
Offense relating to a criminal sexual act in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Offense relating to a criminal sexual act” 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 “Offense relating to a criminal sexual act” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Offense relating to a criminal sexual act" means the following: (1) Rape ( IC 35-42-4-1 ). (Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-216)
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