Indiana § 9-32-16-10 - Referrals to local prosecuting attorney
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 9-32-16-10 — Referrals to local prosecuting attorney, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-32-16-10. Referrals to local prosecuting attorney
Sec. 10. (a) The secretary or a designee of the secretary may refer the facts drawn from an investigation to the prosecuting attorney of the county in which a crime is alleged to have been committed.
(b) The secretary may assist the prosecuting attorney in prosecuting an action brought subsequent to a referral made under subsection (a), which may include a division attorney serving as a special deputy prosecutor appointed by the prosecuting attorney.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 9-32-16-10
What does Indiana Code § 9-32-16-10 cover?
Section 9-32-16-10 ("Referrals to local prosecuting attorney") 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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