As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) 'Act' means a bodily movement, whether voluntary or involuntary, and includes speech;(2) 'Law' means the constitution or a statute of this state or of the United States, a written opinion of a court of record, a municipal ordinance, or a rule authorized by and lawfully adopted under a statute; and(3) 'Public servant' means a person elected, selected, appointed, employed, or otherwise designated as one (1) of the following even if the public servant has not yet qualified for office or assumed the duties:(A) An officer, employee, or agent of government;(B) A juror or grand juror;(C) An arbitrator, referee, or other person who is authorized by law or private written agreement to hear or determine a cause or controversy;(D) An attorney at law or notary public when participating in performing a governmental function;(E) A candidate for nomination or election to public office; or(F) A person who is performing a governmental function under claim of right although not legally qualified to do so.Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 1.
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