Indiana § 10-16-8-15 - Racial group; proportional representation; segregation prohibited
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§ 10-16-8-15. Racial group; proportional representation; segregation prohibited
Sec. 15. (a) Adequate provisions shall be made to allow the enlistment and induction of able bodied citizens of each and all racial groups in Indiana into all branches and departments of the Indiana guard reserve organized to defend and enforce the laws of Indiana. To that end, all racial groups in Indiana are entitled to that representation in each branch or department of the Indiana guard reserve in approximate proportion to the group or groups to the population of Indiana. However, this section or any other statute may not be construed so as to allow racial segregation.
(b) Race or color may not be a cause for excluding the application to serve or the service of any person in any branch of service provided for in this chapter.
[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-8-16.]
As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
IC 10-16-9Chapter 9. Court-Martial Procedures
10-16-9-1Uniform code of military justice; trial by civil authorities; killing and injuring during riots; governor's duties 10-16-9-2Military courts 10-16-9-3Collection of fines 10-16-9-4Fines; confinement until paid 10-16-9-5Sheriffs; order of confinement 10-16-9-6Disciplinary punishment 10-16-9-7Arrest of members 10-16-9-8Marshals 10-16-9-9Civil proceedings against military members preferring charges; sentences or executing process and writs 10-16-9-10Jurisdiction; presumptions and burden of proof 10-16-9-11Jails; designating place of confinement; sentence served on consecutive day basis 10-16-9-12Disorderly conduct in presence of court-martial 10-16-9-13United States military laws and regulations 10-16-9-14Lack of form not vitiating proceedings 10-16-9-15Administration of oaths
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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