Ind. Code § 5-26.5-1-1 Applicability of definitions
Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article.
As added by P.L.273-2001, SEC.3.
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in effectInd. Code § 5-26.5-1-2 "Address"
Sec. 2. "Address" means:
(1) a residential street address;
(2) a school address; or
(3) a work address;
of an individual as specified on an individual's application to be a program participant.
As added by P.L.273-2001, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 5-26.5-1-2.5 "Designated address"
Sec. 2.5. "Designated address" means the address designated by the office of the attorney general to serve as the address of a program participant.
As added by P.L.149-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 5-26.5-1-3 "Domestic violence"
Sec. 3. "Domestic violence" includes conduct that is:
(1) an element of an offense under IC 35-42 or a threat to commit an act described in IC 35-42 by a person against:
(A) a family or household member; or
(B) an incapacitated individual under the guardianship or otherwise subject to the control of the person;
(2) an element or threat to commit an act constituting an element of a misdemeanor or felony under the laws of:
(A) the United States;
(B) another state; or
(C) an Indian tribe;
that is substantially similar to an offense described in subdivision (1); or
(3) an attempt or conspiracy to engage in conduct described in subdivision (1) or (2);
regardless of whether the act or threat has been reported to a law enforcement agency or results in a criminal prosecution or whether the person who engages in the conduct is an adult.
As added by P.L.273-2001, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.149-2020, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 5-26.5-1-3.5 "Harassment"
Sec. 3.5. "Harassment" means conduct that constitutes:
(1) an offense under IC 35-45-2-2 (harassment);
(2) an offense under the laws of:
(A) the United States;
(B) another state; or
(C) an Indian tribe;
that is substantially similar to an offense described in subdivision (1); or
(3) an attempt or conspiracy to engage in conduct described in subdivision (1) or (2);
regardless of whether the conduct results in criminal prosecution or whether the person who engages in the conduct is an adult.
As added by P.L.149-2020, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 5-26.5-1-3.8 "Human trafficking"
Sec. 3.8. "Human trafficking" means conduct that constitutes:
(1) an offense under IC 35-42-3.5 (human and sexual trafficking);
(2) an offense under the laws of:
(A) the United States;
(B) another state; or
(C) an Indian tribe;
that is substantially similar to an offense described in subdivision (1); or
(3) an attempt or conspiracy to engage in conduct described in subdivision (1) or (2);
regardless of whether the conduct results in criminal prosecution or whether the person who engages in the conduct is an adult.
As added by P.L.149-2020, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 5-26.5-1-4 "Incapacitated individual"
Sec. 4. "Incapacitated individual" has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-7-1.
As added by P.L.273-2001, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 5-26.5-1-4.5 "Intimidation"
Sec. 4.5. "Intimidation" means conduct that constitutes:
(1) an offense under IC 35-45-2-1 (intimidation);
(2) an offense under the laws of:
(A) the United States;
(B) another state; or
(C) an Indian tribe;
that is substantially similar to an offense described in subdivision (1); or
(3) an attempt or conspiracy to engage in conduct described in subdivision (1) or (2);
regardless of whether the conduct results in criminal prosecution or whether the person who engages in the conduct is an adult.
As added by P.L.149-2020, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 5-26.5-1-4.8 "Invasion of privacy"
Sec. 4.8. "Invasion of privacy" means conduct that constitutes:
(1) an offense under IC 35-46-1-15.1 (invasion of privacy);
(2) an offense under the laws of:
(A) the United States;
(B) another state; or
(C) an Indian tribe;
that is substantially similar to an offense described in subdivision (1); or
(3) an attempt or conspiracy to engage in conduct described in subdivision (1) or (2);
regardless of whether the conduct results in criminal prosecution or whether the person who engages in the conduct is an adult.
As added by P.L.149-2020, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 5-26.5-1-5 "Minor"
Sec. 5. "Minor" means a person who is less than eighteen (18) years of age.
As added by P.L.273-2001, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 5-26.5-1-5.5 "Person"
Sec. 5.5. "Person" means an individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, unincorporated association, or governmental entity (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-144).
As added by P.L.149-2020, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 5-26.5-1-5.6 "Program"
Sec. 5.6. "Program" means the address confidentiality program administered by the office of the attorney general under this article.
As added by P.L.149-2020, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 5-26.5-1-6 "Program participant"
Sec. 6. "Program participant" refers to an individual certified as a program participant under IC 5-26.5-2-3.
As added by P.L.273-2001, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.133-2002, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 5-26.5-1-7 "Protective order"
Sec. 7. "Protective order" means any order issued by a court that prohibits a person from directly or indirectly contacting, harassing, disturbing, or approaching another person. The term includes an order (as defined in IC 5-2-9-2.1) and a protective order from a foreign jurisdiction.
As added by P.L.273-2001, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 5-26.5-1-8 "Sexual assault"
Sec. 8. "Sexual assault" means conduct that constitutes:
(1) an offense under IC 35-42-4 (sex crimes) or IC 35-46-1-3 (incest);
(2) an offense under the laws of:
(A) the United States;
(B) another state; or
(C) an Indian tribe;
that is substantially similar to an offense described in subdivision (1); or
(3) an attempt or conspiracy to engage in conduct described in subdivision (1) or (2);
regardless of whether the conduct results in criminal prosecution or whether the person who engages in the conduct is an adult.
As added by P.L.133-2002, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.1-2003, SEC.20; P.L.149-2020, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 5-26.5-1-9 "Stalking"
Sec. 9. "Stalking" means conduct that constitutes:
(1) an offense under IC 35-45-10-5 (stalking);
(2) an offense under the laws of:
(A) the United States;
(B) another state; or
(C) an Indian tribe;
that is substantially similar to an offense described in subdivision (1); or
(3) an attempt or conspiracy to engage in conduct described in subdivision (1) or (2);
regardless of whether the conduct results in criminal prosecution or whether the person who engages in the conduct is an adult.
As added by P.L.133-2002, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.1-2003, SEC.21; P.L.149-2020, SEC.10.
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