Indiana Statutes

§ 35-34-1-19 — Rules of construction

Indiana § 35-34-1-19
JurisdictionIndiana
Art. 34BRINGING CRIMINAL CHARGES
Ch. 1Indictment and Information

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Ind. Code § 35-34-1-19 (2026).

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The words used in an indictment or information shall be construed using their ordinary and common meaning, except words and phrases defined by law, which are to be construed according to their legal meaning. As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.3.

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