2011 Indiana Code
TITLE 35. CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE
ARTICLE 40. VICTIM RIGHTS
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.