Terms Used In Indiana Code 27-10-2-7

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
   Sec. 7. For the purpose of surrendering the defendant, the surety may apprehend the defendant before or after the forfeiture of the undertaking or may empower any law enforcement officer to make apprehension by providing written authority endorsed on a certified copy of the undertaking and paying the lawful fees therefor.

As added by P.L.261-1985, SEC.1.