Ind. Code ch. 5-26.5-1

Ind. Code ch. 5-26.5-1
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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.

Ind. 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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