34-59-1-2. “Boundaries of the United States”
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “boundaries of the United States” means the geographic boundaries of: (1) the United States; (2) Puerto Rico; (3) the United States Virgin Islands; and (4) any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.2.
34-61-1-1. Application
Sec. 1. This article applies to all legal material in an electronic record that is designated as official under IC 34-61-3-1 and first published electronically after July 1, 2023. As added by P.L.11-2022, SEC.1.
34-59-1-3. “Law”
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “law” includes the following: (1) The federal or a state constitution. (2) A federal or state statute. (3) A judicial decision or order. (4) A rule of court. (5) An executive order. (6) An administrative rule, regulation, or order. As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.2.
34-61-2-1. Definitions
Sec. 1. The following definitions apply throughout this article: (1) “Electronic” means relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic, or similar capabilities. (2) “Legal material” means, whether or not in effect: (A) the Constitution of the State of Indiana; (B) the Indiana Acts (session laws); (C) the Indiana Code; (D) an agency […]
34-59-1-4. “Record”
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, “record” means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form. As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.2.
34-61-3-1. Duties of an Official Publisher
Sec. 1. (a) If an official publisher publishes legal material only in an electronic record, the publisher shall: (1) designate the electronic record as official; and (2) comply with sections 2, 4, and 5 of this chapter. (b) An official publisher that publishes legal material in an electronic record and also publishes the material in […]
34-59-1-5. “Sign”
Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, “sign” means, with present intent to authenticate or adopt a record: (1) to execute or adopt a tangible symbol; or (2) to attach to or logically associate with the record an electronic symbol, sound, or process. As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.2.
34-59-1-6. “State”
Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, “state” means any of the following: (1) A state of the United States. (2) The District of Columbia. (3) Puerto Rico. (4) The United States Virgin Islands. (5) A federally recognized Indian tribe. (6) Any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. As […]
34-59-1-7. “Sworn Declaration”
Sec. 7. (a) As used in this chapter, “sworn declaration” means a declaration in a signed record given under oath. (b) The term includes a sworn statement, verification, certificate, and affidavit. As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.2.
34-59-1-8. “Unsworn Declaration”
Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, “unsworn declaration” means a declaration in a signed record that is not given under oath but is given under penalty of perjury. As added by P.L.57-2010, SEC.2.