§ 35-36-4-1 Time of filing; requisite information
§ 35-36-4-2 Reply by prosecutor; second statement by defendant; filing and service
§ 35-36-4-3 Failure to file or serve statements; extension of time; exclusion of evidence

Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 35 > Article 36 > Chapter 4 - Notice of Alibi Defense

  • Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Omnibus date: refers to the omnibus date established under IC 35-36-8-1. See Indiana Code 35-36-1-1
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.