CHAPTER 4. DEFINITIONS

IC 35-40-4

    

Chapter 4. Definitions

IC 35-40-4-1

Applicability of definitions

    

Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this
article.

As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.

IC 35-40-4-2

"Accused"

    

Sec. 2. "Accused" means that an indictment or information
charging a person with a crime or a petition alleging that a child is a
delinquent child has been filed.

As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.

IC 35-40-4-3

"Crime"

    

Sec. 3. "Crime" includes a delinquent act.

As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.

IC 35-40-4-4

"Delinquent act"

    

Sec. 4. "Delinquent act" has the meaning set forth in IC 31-37-1-2.

As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.

IC 35-40-4-5

"Postarrest release"

    

Sec. 5. "Postarrest release" means the discharge on recognizance,
bond, or other condition imposed under IC 31 or IC 35-33 of an
accused person from confinement.

As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.

IC 35-40-4-6

"Postconviction release"

    

Sec. 6. "Postconviction release" means parole, work release, home
detention, or any other permanent, conditional, or temporary
discharge from confinement of a person who is confined in:

        (1) the custody of:

            (A) the department of correction; or

            (B) a sheriff;

        (2) a county jail;

        (3) a secure mental health facility; or

        (4) a secure juvenile facility or shelter care facility.

As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.

IC 35-40-4-7

"Public court proceeding"

    

Sec. 7. "Public court proceeding" means a hearing, an argument,
or another matter scheduled by and held before a trial court. The

term does not include:

        (1) a deposition;

        (2) a lineup;

        (3) a grand jury proceeding; or

        (4) any other procedure not held in the presence of a court
having jurisdiction.

As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.

IC 35-40-4-8

"Victim"

    

Sec. 8. "Victim" means a person that has suffered harm as a result
of a crime that was perpetrated directly against the person. The term
does not include a person that has been charged with a crime arising
out of the same occurrence.

As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.