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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)

Statutes defining or using this term

Charges using this term

Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.