Indiana legal term
Service in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Service” 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 “Service” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Service" means to calibrate, maintain, download data from, inspect for evidence of tampering or circumvention, and report information to the appropriate authorities. (Ind. Code § 9-30-8.1-1)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Criminal vandalism
- Offense against computer users
- Resisting law enforcement; interfering with public safety
- Sexual misconduct with a service provider
- Cruelty to a service animal
- Disorderly conduct
- Distribution of an intimate image
- Promoting professional gambling; acts constituting; boat manufacturers; public utilities
- Unlawful carrying of a handgun
- Vehicles displaying flashing lights; yield right-of-way; violation
- Discrimination in jury selection
- Discrimination in sales prohibited; exception; special discounts for certain products
Related terms in the same statutes
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.