Learn About The Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 5. (a) Any part of Indiana that has not been described as included in a district is included within the district that:
(1) is contiguous to the part; and
(2) contains the least population of districts contiguous to that part according to the 2020 decennial census of Indiana.
(b) If any part of Indiana is described as being in more than one (1) district, the part is included within the district that:
(1) is one (1) of the districts in which the part is listed in:
(A) IC 3-3-5, before November 8, 2022; and
(B) IC 3-3-6, after November 7, 2022;
whichever is applicable;
(2) is contiguous to the part; and
(3) contains the least population according to the 2020 decennial census of Indiana.
(c) If any part of Indiana:
(1) is described in:
(A) IC 3-3-5, before November 8, 2022; and
(B) IC 3-3-6, after November 7, 2022;
as being in one (1) district; and
(2) is entirely surrounded by another district;
the part shall be incorporated into the district that surrounds the part.
(d) If any part of Indiana:
(1) is described as being in one (1) district; and
(2) is not contiguous to another part of the district that contains the majority of the population in the district;
the part is included with the contiguous district that contains the least population according to the 2020 decennial census of Indiana.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 3. Elections § 3-3-4-5 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-3-elections/in-code-sect-3-3-4-5/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)