§ 34-58-1-1 Action upon receipt of offender complaint
§ 34-58-1-2 Frivolous, nonjudiciable, or moot claims barred; dismissal of claims by a person falsely claiming indigent status
§ 34-58-1-3 Order if claim barred
§ 34-58-1-4 Duty of the clerk
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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 34 > Article 58 > Chapter 1 - Screening Procedure

  • 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
  • Clerk: means the clerk of the court or a person authorized to perform the clerk's duties. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • 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.
  • Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings.
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • Sheriff: means the sheriff of the county or another person authorized to perform sheriff's duties. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5