Indiana Pattern Jury Instructions – Criminal
CHAPTER 14 DEFINITIONS (effective for crimes committed July 1, 2014 or after, unless otherwise noted)
Instruction No. 14.0980. Curtilage.
The term “curtilage” means the land, not necessarily fenced or enclosed, adjoining the dwelling house including buildings used in the conduct of family affairs and domestic purposes. In determining whether an area or building is within the “curtilage” of a dwelling house, two (2) factors are of principle importance:
1. its proximity to the dwelling, and
2. its use in connection with the dwelling for the purpose of conducting family affairs and domestic purposes.
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