35-36-1-1. Definitions

IN Code § 35-36-1-1 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 1. As used in this article:

"Insanity" refers to the defense set out in IC 35-41-3-6.

"Mentally ill" means having a psychiatric disorder which substantially disturbs a person's thinking, feeling, or behavior and impairs the person's ability to function. The term includes having an intellectual disability.

"Omnibus date" refers to the omnibus date established under IC 35-36-8-1.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.117-2015, SEC.46.

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