Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-37-4-3

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
   Sec. 3. The state and the defendant may take and use depositions of witnesses in accordance with the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.6.