Sec. 26. In:

(1) any complaint, information, affidavit, or indictment; and

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 16-42-19-26

  • 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.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • 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.
(2) any action or proceeding brought for the enforcement of any provision of this chapter;

it is not necessary to negate an exception, excuse, proviso, or exemption contained in this chapter. The burden of proof of such an exception, excuse, proviso, or exemption is upon the defendant.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-6-8-9.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.25.