Indiana § 35-34-1-19 - Rules of construction
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§ 35-34-1-19. Rules of construction
Sec. 19. The words used in an indictment or information shall be construed using their ordinary and common meaning, except words and phrases defined by law, which are to be construed according to their legal meaning.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.3.
IC 35-34-2Chapter 2. Grand Jury and Special Grand Jury
35-34-2-1"Target" defined 35-34-2-2Number; impaneling; scope of function and authority; convening 35-34-2-3Drawing, selecting, and impaneling; discharge of panel or juror; grounds; foreman and clerk; minutes; record transcript; oath; instructions; report of offense 35-34-2-4Conduct of proceedings 35-34-2-5Subpoenas; contents; failure to obey; contempt 35-34-2-5.5Target witnesses; right to counsel; removal of attorney 35-34-2-6Motion to quash subpoena duces tecum; use immunity 35-34-2-7Witnesses; refusal to answer; compelling testimony 35-34-2-8Witnesses; use immunity 35-34-2-9Right to testify before grand jury; target of investigation; notification; waiver of immunity; calling of witnesses 35-34-2-10Unauthorized disclosure of grand jury information; offense; production of transcript 35-34-2-11Access to local government facilities for care or custody of persons 35-34-2-12Identification of target and offense; validity of indictment; concurrence of five grand jurors; signatures; endorsement 35-34-2-13Extension of term; limitation 35-34-2-14Special grand jury; powers and duties; term 35-34-2-15Special grand jury; number and names to be drawn; investigation of panel; issuance of venires or summonses
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 35-34-1-19 ("Rules of construction") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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