Indiana legal term
resident in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “resident” 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 “resident” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"resident" means an individual who has a physical presence in a state with the intention of remaining indefinitely in that state. (Ind. Code § 35-46-1-9)
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