Indiana legal term
physician in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “physician” 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 “physician” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"physician" means an individual who: (1) is licensed to practice medicine in: (A) Indiana under IC 25-22.5 ; or (B) another state in the United States in which the individual is providing medical services; (2) is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology; and (3) oversees medical services related to ovum cryopreservation. (Ind. Code § 35-46-5-3)
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