IC 35-36-1-1 : Definitions

Sec. 1. As used in this article:

"Insanity" refers to the defense set out in IC 35-41-3-6.

"Mentally ill" means having a psychiatric disorder which substantially disturbs a person's thinking, feeling, or behavior and impairs the person's ability to function. The term includes having an intellectual disability.

"Omnibus date" refers to the omnibus date established under IC 35-36-8-1.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.117-2015, SEC.46.