Indiana Code
Chapter 1. Indictment and Information
35-34-1-15. Incorrect Name of Defendant Immaterial

Sec. 15. (a) If the stated name of the defendant in the indictment or information is incorrect:
(1) this defect shall not be a ground for dismissal of the indictment or information; and
(2) any variance between the allegations and the proof of the defendant's name shall not be considered material.
(b) If at any time during the proceedings the true name of the defendant becomes known, the court shall order the indictment or information amended to show both the name by which the defendant was first charged and the name later alleged to be true.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.3.

Structure Indiana Code

Indiana Code

Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure

Article 34. Bringing Criminal Charges

Chapter 1. Indictment and Information

35-34-1-1. Commencement of Prosecution; Filing; Sealing; Violation

35-34-1-2. Contents; Requisites; Form

35-34-1-2.4. Verified or Sworn Documents; Form of Oath; Administration; False Affirmation or Verification

35-34-1-2.5. Prior Convictions

35-34-1-3. Illegible or Lost Indictment or Information

35-34-1-4. Motion to Dismiss by Defendant; Grounds; Requisites; Disposition; Effect of Order

35-34-1-5. Amendment of Charge; Procedures; Limitations

35-34-1-6. Defective Indictment or Information; Dismissal; Exceptions

35-34-1-7. Grand Jury Proceedings; Violation of Ic 35-34-2; Dismissal

35-34-1-8. Motion to Dismiss by Defendant; Requisites; Affidavits; Documentary Evidence; Hearing; Disposition; Procedures

35-34-1-9. Joinder of Offenses or Defendants

35-34-1-10. Motions; Joinder of Offenses; Dismissal of Offense Joinable for Trial or of Related Offenses; Requisites; Orders

35-34-1-11. Severance of Offenses or Separate Trial of Defendants Joined

35-34-1-12. Motion for Severance or Separate Trial; Time; Waiver or Bar

35-34-1-13. Motion to Dismiss by Prosecuting Attorney

35-34-1-14. Pleading Special Matters; Sufficiency

35-34-1-15. Incorrect Name of Defendant Immaterial

35-34-1-16. Perjury; Requisites

35-34-1-17. Forgery; Misdescription of Instrument Destroyed or Withheld by Defendant Immaterial

35-34-1-18. Names of Owners of Property

35-34-1-19. Rules of Construction