Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 9 > Article 13 - General Provisions and Definitions

• Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
• commission: refers to the electric vehicle product commission established by section 3 of this chapter. See Indiana Code 9-13-3-1
• Concurrent resolution: A legislative measure, designated "S. Con. Res." and numbered consecutively upon introduction, generally employed to address the sentiments of both chambers, to deal with issues or matters affecting both houses, such as a concurrent budget resolution, or to create a temporary joint committee. Concurrent resolutions are not submitted to the President/Governor and thus do not have the force of law.
• Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
• electric vehicle product: means a battery powered electric vehicle, an alternative powertrain technology vehicle, a hydrogen powered vehicle, or a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, and charging stations needed to promote the use of those vehicles. See Indiana Code 9-13-3-2
• Intestate: Dying without leaving a will.