Indiana Code 35-36-4-1. Time of filing; requisite information
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Sec. 1. Whenever a defendant in a criminal case intends to offer in his defense evidence of alibi, the defendant shall, no later than:
(2) ten (10) days prior to the omnibus date if the defendant is charged only with one (1) or more misdemeanors;
(1) twenty (20) days prior to the omnibus date if the defendant is charged with a felony; or
Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-36-4-1
- 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
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- 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.
- 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.
- Omnibus date: refers to the omnibus date established under IC 35-36-8-1. See Indiana Code 35-36-1-1
file with the court and serve upon the prosecuting attorney a written statement of his intention to offer such a defense. The notice must include specific information concerning the exact place where the defendant claims to have been on the date stated in the indictment or information.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.5. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.204, SEC.30.