2017 Indiana Code
TITLE 35. Criminal Law and Procedure
ARTICLE 31.5. DEFINITIONS
CHAPTER 2. Definitions
35-31.5-2-186. "Lawful detention"

IC 35-31.5-2-186 "Lawful detention"

     Sec. 186. (a) "Lawful detention" means:

(1) arrest;

(2) custody following surrender in lieu of arrest;

(3) detention in a penal facility;

(4) detention in a facility for custody of persons alleged or found to be delinquent children;

(5) detention under a law authorizing civil commitment in lieu of criminal proceedings or authorizing such detention while criminal proceedings are held in abeyance;

(6) detention for extradition or deportation;

(7) placement in a community corrections program's residential facility;

(8) electronic monitoring;

(9) custody for purposes incident to any of the above including transportation, medical diagnosis or treatment, court appearances, work, or recreation; or

(10) any other detention for law enforcement purposes.

     (b) Except as provided in subsection (a)(7) and (a)(8), the term does not include supervision of a person on probation or parole or constraint incidental to release with or without bail.

     (c) The term does not include electronic monitoring through the use of an unmanned aerial vehicle under IC 35-33-5-9.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67. Amended by P.L.170-2014, SEC.9.

 

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