IC 4-6-2-1.1 — Concurrent jurisdiction with prosecuting attorney of certain actions
Chapter 2. Powers and Duties
Section text
Sec. 1.1. The attorney general has concurrent jurisdiction with the prosecuting attorney in the prosecution of the following: (1) Actions in which a person is accused of committing, while a member of an unlawful assembly as defined in IC 35-45-1-1, a homicide (IC 35-42-1). (2) Actions in which a person is accused of assisting a criminal (IC 35-44.1-2-5), if the person alleged to have been assisted is a person described in subdivision (1). (3) Actions in which a sheriff is accused of any offense that involves a failure to protect the life of a prisoner in the sheriff's custody. (4) Actions in which a violation of IC 2-8.2-4-6 (concerning constitutional convention commissioners) has occurred.
As added by Acts 1977, P.L.26, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.126-2012, SEC.6; P.L.182-2013, SEC.2; P.L.205-2013, SEC.54; P.L.41-2025, SEC.27.
Source: official publisher (2026 edition)