Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-33-1-3

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Sheriff: means the sheriff of the county or another person authorized to perform sheriff's duties. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
   Sec. 3. A coroner has the authority to arrest any person when performing the duties of the sheriff under IC 36-2-14-4 and authority to arrest the sheriff under IC 36-2-14-5.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.2.