Indiana legal term
Public park in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Public park” 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 “Public park” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Public park" means any property operated by a political subdivision for park purposes (as defined in IC 36-10-1-2 ). (Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-258)
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