Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-33-8.5-5

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
   Sec. 5. The recognizance as provided for in IC 27-10-2-10 shall be continuing, and the defendant shall not be required to renew it during pendency of the proceedings, unless ordered to do so by the court for cause shown. But, at each term of the court, after such recognizance is taken, the court shall inquire into the sufficiency of the sureties.

As added by P.L.5-1988, SEC.180.