Indiana Code 14-16-1-25. Enforcement powers
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Sec. 25. (a) All law enforcement officers in Indiana shall enforce this chapter.
(b) The attorney general and prosecuting attorneys have concurrent power to approve, file, and prosecute an affidavit charging a violation of this chapter.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-3-16(a) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.186-2003, SEC.52.
Terms Used In Indiana Code 14-16-1-25
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.