Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 35 > Article 47 - Weapons and Instruments of Violence

• Acquittal:
  1. Judgement that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
  2. A verdict of "not guilty."
   
• adult: means a person who is at least eighteen (18) years of age. See Indiana Code 35-47-10-2
• Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
• Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
• Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
• Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
• Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
• child: means a person who is less than eighteen (18) years of age. See Indiana Code 35-47-10-3
• Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
• Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
• Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
• criminal justice services and activities: means programs that assist:

  Indiana Code 5-2-11-0.5

• Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
• dealer: includes any person licensed under Indiana Code 35-47-2.5-2
• Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
• Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. ^Source:
• electronic stun weapon: means any mechanism that is:

  Indiana Code 35-47-8-1

• Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
• firearm: has the meaning set forth in Indiana Code 35-47-15-1
• firearm buyback program: means a program to purchase privately owned firearms from individual firearm owners for the purpose of:

  Indiana Code 35-47-3.5-2

• firefighter: means an individual who is:

  Indiana Code 35-47-4.5-1.5

• fund: refers to the state drug free communities fund established by this chapter. See Indiana Code 5-2-10-1
• fund: refers to a county drug free community fund established by this chapter. See Indiana Code 5-2-11-1
• fund: refers to the law enforcement assistance fund established by section 4 of this chapter. See Indiana Code 5-2-13-2
• Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
• in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
• Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
• Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
• intervention: means :

  Indiana Code 5-2-11-1.3

• laser pointer: means a device that emits light amplified by the stimulated emission of radiation that is visible to the human eye. See Indiana Code 35-47-4.5-2
• law enforcement agency: means an agency or department of:

  Indiana Code 35-47-15-2

• law enforcement officer: has the meaning set forth in Indiana Code 35-47-15-3
• Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
• local coordinating council: means a countywide, collaborative citizen body that is open to the public and approved by the Indiana commission to combat substance use disorder established by IC 4-3-25-3 to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate local comprehensive community plans. See Indiana Code 5-2-11-1.6
• Mentally incompetent: means of unsound mind. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
• NICS: refers to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in accordance with the federal Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (Indiana Code 35-47-2.5-2.5
• officer: means a state or local law enforcement officer. See Indiana Code 5-2-13-3
• Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
• prevention: means the anticipatory process that prepares and supports individuals, families, and communities with the creation and reinforcement of healthy behaviors and lifestyles. See Indiana Code 5-2-11-1.8
• Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
• Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
• public safety officer: means :

  Indiana Code 35-47-4.5-3

• recovery: means a dynamic, nonlinear process of change through which persons improve their health and wellness, live a self directed life, and strive to reach their full potential. See Indiana Code 5-2-11-2.2
• stun gun: means any mechanism that is:

  Indiana Code 35-47-8-2

• taser: means any mechanism that is:

  Indiana Code 35-47-8-3

• treatment: means evidence guided activities and services that foster change, enhance the ability to achieve and maintain recovery, and improve mental health. See Indiana Code 5-2-11-2.4
• Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
• Verified: when applied to pleadings, means supported by oath or affirmation in writing. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5