Indiana Code 34-55-2-4. Stay of execution for remainder of term
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Terms Used In Indiana Code 34-55-2-4
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
- Sheriff: means the sheriff of the county or another person authorized to perform sheriff's duties. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
Sec. 4. In a case described in section 3 of this chapter, the defendant may have a stay of execution for the remainder of the term of the stay of execution by putting in bail, approved by the sheriff, and endorsed on the stay and signed by the surety.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-1-35-5.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.51.