Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 5 > Article 2 > Chapter 11 - County Drug Free Community Fund

• 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.
• 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
• 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.
• 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 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

• Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
• fund: refers to a county drug free community fund established by this chapter. See Indiana Code 5-2-11-1
• 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
• intervention: means :

  Indiana Code 5-2-11-1.3

• Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
• 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
• 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
• Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
• Population: has the meaning set forth in Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
• 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
• Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
• Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
• 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
• Sheriff: means the sheriff of the county or another person authorized to perform sheriff's duties. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
• Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
• 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.
• United States: includes the District of Columbia and the commonwealths, possessions, states in free association with the United States, and the territories. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
• Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5