Sec. 1. (a) A gaming agent is vested with full police powers and duties to enforce this article.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 4-33-4.5-1

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
     (b) A gaming agent may issue a summons for an infraction or a misdemeanor violation if the defendant promises to appear by signing the summons. A defendant who signs a summons issued under this subsection but fails to appear is subject to the penalties provided by IC 35-44.1-2-10. Upon the defendant’s failure to appear, the court shall issue a warrant for the arrest of the defendant.

     (c) In addition to the powers and duties vested under subsection (a), a gaming agent may act as an officer for the arrest of offenders who violate the laws of Indiana if the gaming agent reasonably believes that a crime has been, is being, or is about to be committed or attempted in the gaming agent’s presence.

As added by P.L.170-2005, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.126-2012, SEC.14.

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