Indiana legal term
Real property in foreclosure in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Real property in foreclosure” 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 “Real property in foreclosure” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Real property in foreclosure" means real property with respect to which a foreclosure action has been filed or joined by a person having a security interest in the property that is used to secure: (A) a mortgage; (B) a land contract; or (C) another agreement similar to a mortgage or a land contract. (Ind. Code § 35-43-1-2)
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