"Domestic Violence"

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Sec. 3. "Domestic violence" includes conduct that is:

(1) an element of an offense under IC 35-42 or a threat to commit an act described in IC 35-42 by a person against:

(A) a family or household member; or

(B) an incapacitated individual under the guardianship or otherwise subject to the control of the person;

(2) an element or threat to commit an act constituting an element of a misdemeanor or felony under the laws of:

(A) the United States;

(B) another state; or

(C) an Indian tribe;

that is substantially similar to an offense described in subdivision (1); or

(3) an attempt or conspiracy to engage in conduct described in subdivision (1) or (2);

regardless of whether the act or threat has been reported to a law enforcement agency or results in a criminal prosecution or whether the person who engages in the conduct is an adult.

As added by P.L.273-2001, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.149-2020, SEC.2.


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