Indiana legal term
principal residence in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “principal residence” 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 “principal residence” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"principal residence" means the residence where a sex or violent offender spends the most time. (Ind. Code § 11-8-8-3)
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