CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PURPOSE - Indiana Statutes

IC 35-32
    ARTICLE 32. GENERAL PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS

IC 35-32-1
     Chapter 1. General Purpose

IC 35-32-1-1
Construction of title
     Sec. 1. This title shall be construed in accordance with its general purposes, to:
        (1) secure simplicity in procedure;
        (2) insure fairness of administration including the elimination of unjustifiable delay;
        (3) insure the effective apprehension and trial of persons accused of offenses;
        (4) provide for the just determination of every criminal proceeding by a fair and impartial trial and adequate review; and
        (5) preserve the public welfare and secure the fundamental rights of individuals.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.1.

IC 35-32-1-2
Legal effect of change of references from "community service" to "community restitution or service"
     Sec. 2. The change of references in the Indiana Code from community service to community restitution or service by P.L.32-2000 shall not be construed to:
        (1) release a person from a court order issued before July 1, 2000, requiring the person to perform community service; or
        (2) limit the power of an entity to operate any program as a community restitution program after June 30, 2000, that was operated before July 1, 2000, as a community service program.
As added by P.L.20-2010, SEC.8.