Ind. Code § 35-37-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 37 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-37-2-1
Preliminary instructions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The court shall give the jury preliminary instructions.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-343.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-343.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.170-2014, SEC.13. Repealed by P.L.11-2023, SEC.112.
Ind. Code § 35-43-1-2.3 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 43 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-43-1-2.3
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.158-2013, SEC.455. Repealed by P.L.132-2026, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 35-52-12-11 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 12 / Section 35-52-12-11
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. IC 12-20-25-55 defines a crime concerning township assistance.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-10-7 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 10 / Section 35-52-10-7
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. IC 10-16-7-15 defines a crime concerning Indiana military code.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-41-1-21 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 41 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-41-1-21
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.240-1991(ss2), SEC.97; P.L.12-1996, SEC.16. Repealed by P.L.114-2012, SEC.120.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-353 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-353
"Warrant"
Status: in_force

Sec. 353. "Warrant", for purposes of IC 35-33.5, means a warrant authorizing the interception of electronic communication under IC 35-33.5.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-196.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-196.5
"Medication assisted treatment"
Status: in_force

Sec. 196.5. "Medication assisted treatment" has the meaning set forth in IC 12-7-2.1-223.

As added by P.L.203-2017, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.145-2026, SEC.228.
Ind. Code § 35-52-4-10 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-52-4-10
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. IC 4-30-3-19.7 defines a crime concerning the lottery.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-98 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-98
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67. Repealed by P.L.92-2026, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 35-33-9-4 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 33 / Chapter 9 / Section 35-33-9-4
Amount; order; surrender by surety and recommitment; failure to comply
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The court in which a petition to be admitted to bail is filed shall:

(1) fix bail in a reasonable amount, considering the nature of the offense and the penalty adjudged, as will insure the compliance by the defendant with the terms of the bond; and

(2) make an order containing the terms of bail.

If the defendant furnishes bail to the satisfaction of the court, he shall be discharged from custody until he is required to surrender himself according to the terms of the order.

(b) The sureties on the bail bond may, at any time, surrender the principal of the bond to the court and be released from liability. If the court so orders, the defendant shall immediately be committed to the institution to which he was sentenced unless the court approves a new bond.

(c) If the defendant fails to comply with the terms of the bail bond:

(1) the bond shall be forfeited in the court from which the appeal was taken;

(2) a warrant shall be immediately issued for his arrest; and

(3) upon arrest, he shall be committed to the institution to which he was originally sentenced.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-52-4-6
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. IC 4-21.5-3-36 defines a crime concerning administrative proceedings.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-271 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-271
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67. Repealed by P.L.51-2019, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-310 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-310
"Stalk"
Status: in_force

Sec. 310. "Stalk", for purposes of IC 35-45-10, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-45-10-1.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-52-16-24 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 16 / Section 35-52-16-24
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. IC 16-36-4-15 defines a crime concerning medical consent.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-48-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 48 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-48-3-2
Limited permits for entities operating animal shelters
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Any humane society, animal control agency, or governmental entity operating an animal shelter or other animal impounding facility is entitled to receive a limited permit only for the purpose of buying, possessing, and using:

(1) sodium pentobarbital to euthanize injured, sick, homeless, or unwanted domestic pets and animals;

(2) ketamine and ketamine products to anesthetize or immobilize fractious domestic pets and animals; and

(3) a combination product containing tiletimine and zolazepam as an agent for the remote chemical capture of domestic pets or animals that otherwise cannot be restrained or captured.

(b) A humane society, animal control agency, or governmental entity entitled to receive a permit under this chapter must:

(1) apply to the board according to the rules established by the board;

(2) pay annually to the board a fee set by the board for the limited permit; and

(3) submit proof, as determined by the board, that the employees of an applicant who will handle a controlled substance are sufficiently trained to use and administer the controlled substance.

(c) All fees collected by the board under this section shall be credited to the state board of pharmacy account.

(d) Storage, handling, and use of controlled substances obtained according to this section are subject to the rules adopted by the board.

(e) Before issuing a permit under this section, the board may consult with the Indiana board of veterinary medicine.

As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.193-1987, SEC.16; P.L.136-2001, SEC.1; P.L.84-2010, SEC.93; P.L.48-2022, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 35-52-24-9 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 24 / Section 35-52-24-9
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. IC 24-3-4-16 defines a crime concerning tobacco products.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-46-1-10.1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 46 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-46-1-10.1
Establishment's selling or furnishing alcoholic beverages to minors; civil penalties; defenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 10.1. (a) If a permit holder or an agent or employee of a permit holder violates IC 7.1-5-7-8 on the licensed premises, in addition to any other penalty, a civil judgment may be imposed against the permit holder as follows:

(1) If the licensed premises at that specific business location has not been issued a citation or summons for a violation of IC 7.1-5-7-8 in the previous one hundred eighty (180) days, a civil penalty of up to two hundred dollars ($200).

(2) If the licensed premises at that specific business location has had one (1) citation or summons for a violation of IC 7.1-5-7-8 in the previous one hundred eighty (180) days, a civil penalty of up to four hundred dollars ($400).

(3) If the licensed premises at that specific business location has had two (2) citations or summonses for a violation of IC 7.1-5-7-8 in the previous one hundred eighty (180) days, a civil penalty of up to seven hundred dollars ($700).

(4) If the licensed premises at that specific business location has had three (3) or more citations or summonses for a violation of IC 7.1-5-7-8 in the previous one hundred eighty (180) days, a civil penalty of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000).

(b) The defenses set forth in IC 7.1-5-7-5.1 are available to a permit holder in an action under this section.

(c) Unless a person less than twenty-one (21) years of age buys or receives an alcoholic beverage under the direction of a law enforcement officer as part of an enforcement action, a permit holder that sells alcoholic beverages is not liable under this section unless the person less than twenty-one (21) years of age who bought or received the alcoholic beverage is charged for violating IC 7.1-5-7-7.

(d) All civil penalties collected under this section shall be deposited in the alcohol and tobacco commission's enforcement and administration fund under IC 7.1-4-10.

As added by P.L.94-2008, SEC.61.
Ind. Code § 35-43-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 43 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-43-1-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.177-1983, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.32-2019, SEC.27. Repealed by P.L.132-2026, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 35-37-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 37 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-37-4-4
Sex crimes; admissibility of evidence of past sexual conduct; procedure
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) In a prosecution for an offense described in IC 11-8-8-4.5(a):

(1) evidence of the victim's past sexual conduct;

(2) evidence of the past sexual conduct of a witness other than the accused;

(3) opinion evidence of the victim's past sexual conduct;

(4) opinion evidence of the past sexual conduct of a witness other than the accused;

(5) reputation evidence of the victim's past sexual conduct; and

(6) reputation evidence of the past sexual conduct of a witness other than the accused;

may not be admitted, nor may reference be made to this evidence in the presence of the jury, except as provided in this chapter.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), evidence:

(1) of the victim's or a witness's past sexual conduct with the defendant;

(2) which in a specific instance of sexual activity shows that some person other than the defendant committed the act upon which the prosecution is founded; or

(3) that the victim's pregnancy at the time of trial was not caused by the defendant;

may be introduced if the judge finds, under the procedure provided in subsection (c), that it is material to a fact at issue in the case and that its inflammatory or prejudicial nature does not outweigh its probative value.

(c) If the defendant or the state proposes to offer evidence described in subsection (b), the following procedure must be followed:

(1) The defendant or the state shall file a written motion not less than ten (10) days before trial stating that it has an offer of proof concerning evidence described in subsection (b) and its relevancy to the case. This motion shall be accompanied by an affidavit in which the offer of proof is stated.

(2) If the court finds that the offer of proof is sufficient, the court shall order a hearing out of the presence of the jury, and at the hearing allow the questioning of the victim or witness regarding the offer of proof made by the defendant or the state.

At the conclusion of the hearing, if the court finds that evidence proposed to be offered by the defendant or the state regarding the sexual conduct of the victim or witness is admissible under subsection (b), the court shall make an order stating what evidence may be introduced by the defendant or the state and the nature of the questions to be permitted. The defendant or the state may then offer evidence under the order of the court.

(d) If new information is discovered within ten (10) days before trial or during the course of the trial that might make evidence described in subsection (b) admissible, the judge shall order a hearing out of the presence of the jury to determine whether the proposed evidence is admissible under this chapter.

(e) This section does not limit the right of either the state or the accused to impeach credibility by a showing of prior felony convictions.

(f) If:

(1) a defendant files a motion under subsection (c)(1) concerning evidence described in subsection (b)(3); and

(2) the state acknowledges that the victim's pregnancy is not due to the conduct of the defendant;

the court shall instruct the jury that the victim's pregnancy is not due to the conduct of the defendant. However, other evidence concerning the pregnancy may not be admitted, and further reference to the pregnancy may not be made in the presence of the jury.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.322-1983, SEC.1; P.L.144-2018, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 35-52-16-33 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 16 / Section 35-52-16-33
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 33. IC 16-38-5-4 defines a crime concerning health registries.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-333 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-333
"Title insurer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 333. "Title insurer", for purposes of IC 35-43-9, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-43-9-6.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-41-3-12 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 41 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-41-3-12
Defense to crime involving the death of or injury to a fetus; exceptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) It is a defense to any crime involving the death of or injury to a fetus that the defendant was a pregnant woman who committed the unlawful act with the intent to terminate her pregnancy.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), it is a defense to any crime involving the death of or injury to a fetus that the mother of the fetus requested that the defendant terminate her pregnancy, and that the death or injury to the fetus was the result of the defendant's termination or attempted termination of her pregnancy.

(c) Subsection (b) is not a defense to:

(1) performing an unlawful abortion under IC 16-34-2-7; or

(2) feticide (IC 35-42-1-6).

As added by P.L.179-2022(ss), SEC.48.
Ind. Code § 35-34-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 34 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-34-2-8
Witnesses; use immunity
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) Upon request by the prosecuting attorney, the court shall grant use immunity to a witness before the grand jury. The court shall instruct the witness by written order or in open court that any evidence the witness gives before the grand jury, or evidence derived from that evidence, may not be used in any criminal prosecution against that witness, unless the evidence is volunteered by the witness or is not responsive to a question by the grand jury or the prosecutor. The court shall then instruct the witness that the witness must answer the questions asked and produce the items requested.

(b) A grant of use immunity does not prohibit the use of evidence the witness gives in a prosecution for perjury under IC 35-44.1-2-1.

(c) If a witness refuses to give evidence after the witness has been granted use immunity, the witness shall be brought before the court and the court shall proceed as if the witness had refused in open court.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.126-2012, SEC.48.
Ind. Code § 35-52-14-37 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 14 / Section 35-52-14-37
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 37. IC 14-29-8-5 defines a crime concerning rivers, streams, and waterways.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-313 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-313
"Stepparent"
Status: in_force

Sec. 313. "Stepparent", for purposes of IC 35-42-4-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-42-4-7.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67. Amended by P.L.208-2013, SEC.7; P.L.133-2023, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 35-37-6-10 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 37 / Chapter 6 / Section 35-37-6-10
Waiver by victim of protections of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) A victim does not waive the protections afforded by this chapter by testifying in court about an offense. However, if the victim partially discloses the contents of a confidential communication in the course of testifying, either party may request the court to rule that justice requires the protections of this chapter to be waived, to the extent they apply to that portion of the communication.

(b) A waiver under this section applies only to the extent necessary to require any witness to respond to questions concerning the confidential communication that are relevant to the facts and circumstances of the case.

As added by P.L.136-1987, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 35-34-2-5.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 34 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-34-2-5.5
Target witnesses; right to counsel; removal of attorney
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.5. (a) A target subpoenaed under section 5 of this chapter is entitled to the assistance of his attorney when the person is questioned in the grand jury room, subject to this section.

(b) The target's attorney:

(1) must take an oath of secrecy administered by the foreman;

(2) while in the grand jury room may not, without first obtaining the consent of the prosecutor and the foreman:

(A) address the grand jury or the prosecuting attorney;

(B) make objections or arguments;

(C) question any person; or

(D) otherwise participate in the proceeding; and

(3) may advise the client so long as the conversation is not overheard by any member of the grand jury.

(c) The court that impaneled the grand jury may remove any attorney from the grand jury room and may find him to be in contempt of court if the attorney has violated the requirements of subsection (b) or has otherwise disrupted or unnecessarily delayed the grand jury proceeding.

As added by P.L.170-1984, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 35-52-7-7 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 7 / Section 35-52-7-7
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. IC 7.1-3-27-9 defines a crime concerning artisan distiller's permits.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-9.1-25 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 9.1 / Section 35-52-9.1-25
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. IC 9-21-12-16 defines a crime concerning traffic regulation.

As added by P.L.170-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-47.5-2-3.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-47.5-2-3.5
"Department"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.5. "Department" refers to the department of homeland security established by IC 10-19-2-1.

As added by P.L.187-2021, SEC.129.
Ind. Code § 35-47-2-11 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-47-2-11
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.32. Amended by P.L.191-1984, SEC.2; P.L.269-1995, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.17-1997, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 35-47-4-0.1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-47-4-0.1
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.620. Repealed by P.L.63-2012, SEC.74.
Ind. Code § 35-41-3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 41 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-41-3-7
Mistake of fact
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. It is a defense that the person who engaged in the prohibited conduct was reasonably mistaken about a matter of fact, if the mistake negates the culpability required for commission of the offense.

As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.1. Amended by Acts 1977, P.L.340, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 35-52-8-8 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 8 / Section 35-52-8-8
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. IC 8-10-1-23 defines a crime concerning ports.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-247 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-247
"Proceeds"
Status: in_force

Sec. 247. "Proceeds", for purposes of IC 35-45-15, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-45-15-4.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-173.8 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-173.8
"Insurance policy"
Status: in_force

Sec. 173.8. "Insurance policy", for purposes of IC 35-43-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-43-5-1(j).

As added by P.L.13-2013, SEC.116.
Ind. Code § 35-42-4-12.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 42 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-42-4-12.5
Sex offender unmanned aerial vehicle offense
Status: in_force

Sec. 12.5. (a) This section applies only to a sex offender (as defined in IC 11-8-8-4.5).

(b) A sex offender who:

(1) knowingly or intentionally operates an unmanned aerial vehicle for the purpose of:

(A) following;

(B) contacting; or

(C) capturing images or recordings of;

one (1) or more other individuals; and

(2) is subject to a:

(A) condition of probation;

(B) condition of parole;

(C) condition or rule of a community corrections program; or

(D) rule of a community transition program;

that prohibits the sex offender from following, contacting, or capturing images or recordings of one (1) or more other individuals, regardless of whether the means of engaging in any of those activities is specified in the condition or rule, commits a sex offender unmanned aerial vehicle offense, a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section.

As added by P.L.107-2017, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 35-33-8.5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 33 / Chapter 8.5 / Section 35-33-8.5-10
Subrogation
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Whenever any person has been compelled to pay to any prosecuting attorney, clerk of the court, or sheriff, under mere color of judicial proceedings in attachment or garnishment at the suit of the state, the amount of any forfeited recognizance, such person so paying shall, from the date of such payment, be subrogated as against the recognizors in such recognizance, to all the rights of the state under such recognizance, and shall have a cause of action against such recognizors for the amount so paid, as if such recognizance and all the rights of the state under the same had been assigned by the state to the person or persons so paying, at the date of such payment.

As added by P.L.5-1988, SEC.180.
Ind. Code § 35-52-16-90 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 16 / Section 35-52-16-90
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 90. IC 16-42-21-4 defines a crime concerning drug samples.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 44.1 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-44.1-4-1.5
"Emergency incident"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "emergency incident" includes:

(1) a structure or vehicle that is on fire;

(2) a motor vehicle accident;

(3) an accident involving hazardous materials;

(4) a crime scene;

(5) a police investigation; and

(6) a location where an individual is being arrested.

As added by P.L.63-2016, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 35-45-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 45 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-45-3-1
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.5. Amended by Acts 1977, P.L.340, SEC.74. Repealed by P.L.137-2007, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-67 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-67
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67. Repealed by P.L.149-2016, SEC.87.
Ind. Code § 35-44.1-3-10 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 44.1 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-44.1-3-10
Sexual misconduct with a service provider
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) The following definitions apply throughout this section:

(1) "Lawful supervision" means supervision by:

(A) the department of correction;

(B) a court;

(C) a probation department;

(D) a community corrections program, a community transition program, or another similar program; or

(E) parole.

(2) "Service provider" means:

(A) with respect to a person subject to lawful detention:

(i) a public servant;

(ii) a person employed by a governmental entity; or

(iii) a person who provides goods or services to a person who is subject to lawful detention; and

(B) with respect to a person subject to lawful supervision:

(i) a public servant whose official duties include the supervision of the person subject to lawful supervision;

(ii) a person employed by a governmental entity to provide supervision for the person subject to lawful supervision; or

(iii) a person who is employed by or contracts with a governmental entity to provide treatment or other services to the person subject to lawful supervision as a condition of the person's lawful supervision.

(b) A service provider who knowingly or intentionally engages in any fondling or touching with a person who is subject to lawful detention or lawful supervision with the intent to arouse or satisfy the sexual desires of the service provider or the person commits sexual misconduct, a Level 6 felony. However, the offense is a Level 5 felony if the service provider engages in sexual intercourse or other sexual conduct (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-221.5) with the person who is subject to lawful detention or lawful supervision.

(c) A service provider at least eighteen (18) years of age who knowingly or intentionally engages in any fondling or touching with the intent to arouse or satisfy the sexual desires of the service provider or the other person, with a person who is:

(1) less than eighteen (18) years of age; and

(2) subject to lawful detention or lawful supervision;

commits sexual misconduct, a Level 5 felony. However, the offense is a Level 4 felony if the service provider engages in sexual intercourse or other sexual conduct (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-221.5) with the person.

(d) In addition to any other penalty imposed for a violation of this section, the court shall order the person to pay restitution under IC 35-50-5-3 for expenses related to pregnancy and childbirth if the pregnancy is a result of the offense.

(e) It is not a defense that an act described in subsection (b) or (c) was consensual.

(f) This section does not apply to fondling, touching, sexual intercourse, or other sexual conduct (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-221.5) between spouses.

As added by P.L.126-2012, SEC.54. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.516; P.L.185-2014, SEC.6; P.L.78-2022, SEC.10; P.L.11-2023, SEC.113; P.L.209-2023, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 35-52-8-14 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 8 / Section 35-52-8-14
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. IC 8-21-4-8 defines a crime concerning aeronautics.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-46.5-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 46.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-46.5-1-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The following definitions apply throughout this article:

(1) "Benefit, promote, or further the interests of a terrorist organization" means to commit a felony or misdemeanor that would cause a reasonable person to believe results in:

(A) a benefit to a terrorist organization or a member of a terrorist organization;

(B) the promotion of a terrorist organization; or

(C) furthering the interests of a terrorist organization.

(2) "Identifying information" has the meaning set forth in IC 35-43-5-1.

(3) "Purpose of increasing a person's own standing or position within a terrorist organization" means committing a felony or misdemeanor that would cause a reasonable person to believe results in increasing the person's standing or position within a terrorist organization.

(4) "Terrorism" has the meaning set forth in IC 35-31.5-2-329.

(5) "Terrorist organization" means a formal or informal group with at least three (3) members that specifically:

(A) either:

(i) promotes, sponsors, or assists in;

(ii) participates in; or

(iii) has as one (1) of its goals;

terrorism; or

(B) requires as a condition of membership or continued membership the commission of an act of terrorism, or the commission of a misdemeanor or felony, to assist in the commission of an act of terrorism.

As added by P.L.66-2019, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 35-40.5-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 40.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-40.5-3-2
Certain communications inadmissible as evidence
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A victim's communications with a victim advocate, victim service provider, victims assistance, or a social worker are not admissible into evidence for any purpose except with consent of the victim.

As added by P.L.58-2020, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 35-49-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 49 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-49-1-4
"Minor"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. "Minor" means any individual under the age of eighteen (18) years.

As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-1
"Abandon"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. "Abandon", for purposes of IC 35-46-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-46-3-0.5(1).

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-232 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-232
"Penal facility"
Status: in_force

Sec. 232. "Penal facility" means a state prison, correctional facility, county jail, penitentiary, house of correction, or any other facility for confinement of persons under sentence, or awaiting trial or sentence, for offenses. The term includes a correctional facility constructed under IC 4-13.5.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-46-1-1.7 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 46 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-46-1-1.7
"Tobacco"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.7. As used in this chapter, "tobacco" means an item that contains tobacco, including:

(1) chewing tobacco;

(2) cigars, cigarettes, and snuff that contain tobacco;

(3) pipe tobacco; and

(4) a dissolvable tobacco product.

As added by P.L.318-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.10-2011, SEC.2; P.L.163-2025, SEC.60.
Ind. Code § 35-46-3-0.1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 46 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-46-3-0.1
Application of certain amendments to chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.1. The following amendments to this chapter apply as follows:

(1) The amendments made to section 12 of this chapter by P.L.7-2007 apply only to:

(A) offenses; and

(B) acts that would be a crime if committed by an adult;

that are committed after June 30, 2007.

(2) The amendments made to sections 8 and 12 of this chapter by P.L.171-2007 apply only to crimes committed after June 30, 2007. However, the amendments made to section 12(d) of this chapter by P.L.171-2007 (currently codified at section 12(f) of this chapter) apply only to:

(A) crimes; and

(B) delinquent acts that would be crimes if committed by an adult;

that are committed after June 30, 2007.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.616. Amended by P.L.63-2012, SEC.70; P.L.80-2026, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 35-47-2-17 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-47-2-17
Firearms and handguns; giving false information or offering false evidence of identity
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) No person, in purchasing or otherwise securing delivery of a firearm or in applying for a license to carry a handgun, shall knowingly or intentionally:

(1) give false information on a form required to:

(A) purchase or secure delivery of a firearm; or

(B) apply for a license to carry a handgun; or

(2) offer false evidence of identity.

In addition to any penalty provided by this chapter, any firearm obtained through false information shall be subject to confiscation and disposition as provided in this chapter. Upon notice of a violation of this section by the superintendent, it shall be the duty of the sheriff or chief of police or corresponding officer of the jurisdiction in which the purchaser resides to confiscate the firearm and retain it as evidence pending trial for the offense.

(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this section commits a Level 5 felony.

As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.32. Amended by P.L.60-2011, SEC.1; P.L.158-2013, SEC.581.
Ind. Code § 35-45-10-5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 45 / Chapter 10 / Section 35-45-10-5
Criminal stalking
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) A person who stalks another person commits stalking, a Level 6 felony.

(b) The offense is a Level 5 felony if at least one (1) of the following applies:

(1) A person:

(A) stalks a victim; and

(B) makes an explicit or an implicit threat with the intent to place the victim in reasonable fear of:

(i) sexual battery (as defined in IC 35-42-4-8);

(ii) serious bodily injury; or

(iii) death.

(2) A protective order to prevent domestic or family violence, a no contact order, or other judicial order under any of the following statutes has been issued by the court to protect the same victim or victims from the person and the person has been given actual notice of the order:

(A) IC 31-15 and IC 34-26-5 or IC 31-1-11.5 before its repeal (dissolution of marriage and legal separation).

(B) IC 31-34, IC 31-37, or IC 31-6-4 before its repeal (delinquent children and children in need of services).

(C) IC 31-32 or IC 31-6-7 before its repeal (procedure in juvenile court).

(D) IC 34-26-5 or IC 34-26-2 and IC 34-4-5.1 before their repeal (protective order to prevent abuse).

(E) IC 34-26-6 (workplace violence restraining orders).

(3) The person's stalking of another person violates an order issued as a condition of pretrial release, including release on bail or personal recognizance, or pretrial diversion if the person has been given actual notice of the order.

(4) The person's stalking of another person violates a no contact order issued as a condition of probation if the person has been given actual notice of the order.

(5) The person's stalking of another person violates a protective order issued under IC 31-14-16-1 and IC 34-26-5 in a paternity action if the person has been given actual notice of the order.

(6) The person's stalking of another person violates an order issued in another state that is substantially similar to an order described in subdivisions (2) through (5) if the person has been given actual notice of the order.

(7) The person's stalking of another person violates an order that is substantially similar to an order described in subdivisions (2) through (5) and is issued by an Indian:

(A) tribe;

(B) band;

(C) pueblo;

(D) nation; or

(E) organized group or community, including an Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.);

that is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their special status as Indians if the person has been given actual notice of the order.

(8) A criminal complaint of stalking that concerns an act by the person against the same victim or victims is pending in a court and the person has been given actual notice of the complaint.

(9) The offense was committed or facilitated by the use of a tracking device.

(c) The offense is a Level 4 felony if:

(1) the act or acts were committed while the person was armed with a deadly weapon; or

(2) the person has an unrelated conviction for an offense under this section against the same victim or victims.

As added by P.L.242-1993, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.225-1996, SEC.1; P.L.1-1997, SEC.150; P.L.1-1998, SEC.198; P.L.280-2001, SEC.52; P.L.133-2002, SEC.66; P.L.158-2013, SEC.541; P.L.172-2023, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 35-52-6-75 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 6 / Section 35-52-6-75
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 75. IC 6-9-17-8 defines a crime concerning innkeeper's taxes.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-9.1-48 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 9.1 / Section 35-52-9.1-48
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 48. IC 9-30-4-8 defines a crime concerning licenses and registrations.

As added by P.L.170-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-43-9-8 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 43 / Chapter 9 / Section 35-43-9-8
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.300-1995, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.174-2021, SEC.72.
Ind. Code § 35-38-1-7.8 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 38 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-38-1-7.8
Credit restricted felons
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.8. (a) At the time of sentencing, a court shall determine whether a person is a credit restricted felon (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-72).

(b) A determination under subsection (a) must be based upon:

(1) evidence admitted at trial that is relevant to the credit restricted status;

(2) evidence introduced at the sentencing hearing; or

(3) a factual basis provided as part of a guilty plea.

(c) Upon determining that a defendant is a credit restricted felon, a court shall advise the defendant of the consequences of this determination.

As added by P.L.147-2012, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-108.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-108.5
"Educational credit"
Status: in_force

Sec. 108.5. "Educational credit" has the meaning set forth in IC 35-50-6-0.5.

As added by P.L.74-2015, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-345 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-345
"Utter"
Status: in_force

Sec. 345. "Utter" means to issue, authenticate, transfer, publish, deliver, sell, transmit, present, or use.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-46-1-15 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 46 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-46-1-15
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.53-1989, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.26-1990, SEC.14; P.L.37-1990, SEC.27. Repealed by P.L.1-1991, SEC.200.
Ind. Code § 35-50-2-0.1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 50 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-50-2-0.1
Application of certain amendments to chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.1. The following amendments to this chapter apply as follows:

(1) The amendments described in section 0.2 of this chapter apply as described in section 0.2 of this chapter.

(2) The amendments made to sections 3 and 9 of this chapter by P.L.332-1987 do not apply to a case in which a death sentence has been imposed before September 1, 1987.

(3) The amendments made to sections 3 and 9 of this chapter by P.L.250-1993 apply only to murders committed after June 30, 1993.

(4) The amendments made to section 2 of this chapter by P.L.11-1994 (before the repeal of section 2 of this chapter) apply only to an offender (as defined in IC 5-2-12-4, as added by P.L.11-1994 and before its repeal) convicted after June 30, 1994.

(5) The amendments made to section 8 of this chapter by P.L.166-2001 apply only if the offense for which the state seeks to have the person sentenced as a habitual offender was committed after June 30, 2001.

(6) The amendments made to section 1 of this chapter by P.L.243-2001 apply to crimes committed on and after May 11, 2001. It is the intent of the general assembly that section 1 of this chapter, as it applies to crimes committed before May 11, 2001, be construed without drawing any inference from the passage of P.L.243-2001.

(7) The amendments made to section 8(b)(3) of this chapter by P.L.291-2001) (before its deletion on July 1, 2014) apply only if the last offense for which the state seeks to have the person sentenced as a habitual offender was committed after June 30, 2001.

(8) The amendments made to section 10 of this chapter by P.L.291-2001 (before the repeal of section 10 of this chapter) apply only if the last offense for which the state seeks to have the person sentenced as a habitual substance offender was committed after June 30, 2001. However, a prior unrelated conviction committed before, on, or after July 1, 2001, may be used to qualify an offender as a habitual offender under section 8 of this chapter or as a habitual substance offender under section 10 of this chapter.

(9) The amendments made to section 1 of this chapter by P.L.291-2001 apply to crimes committed on and after May 11, 2001. It is the intent of the general assembly that section 1 of this chapter, as it applies to crimes committed before May 11, 2001, be construed without drawing any inference from the passage of P.L.291-2001.

(10) The amendments made to section 9 of this chapter by P.L.80-2002 apply only to a conviction for murder that occurs after March 20, 2002, including a conviction entered as a result of a retrial of a person, regardless of when the offense occurred.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.634. Amended by P.L.63-2012, SEC.87; P.L.158-2013, SEC.651; P.L.168-2014, SEC.109.
Ind. Code § 35-45-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 45 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-45-3-4
Malicious littering
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A person who places or leaves refuse on the property of another person, with the intent to cause:

(1) the owner or occupant of the property;

(2) an invitee of the owner or occupant of the property; or

(3) a family member or person closely associated with a person described in subdivision (1) or (2);

to reasonably fear for their physical safety, commits malicious littering, a Class A misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.112-2026, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 35-52-4-23 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-52-4-23
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. IC 4-32.3-8-4 defines a crime concerning charity gaming.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.58-2019, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-345.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-345.5
"Valuable metal"
Status: in_force

Sec. 345.5. "Valuable metal", for purposes of IC 35-43-4-3.3, has the meaning set forth in IC 25-37.5-1-1.

As added by P.L.142-2026, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-131 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-131
"Fetal tissue"
Status: in_force

Sec. 131. "Fetal tissue", for purposes of IC 35-46-5-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-46-5-1(a).

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-58 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-58
"Constant supervision"
Status: in_force

Sec. 58. "Constant supervision", for purposes of IC 35-38-2.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-38-2.5-2.3.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-2
"Access"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Access", for purposes of IC 35-43-2-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-43-2-3(a).

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-48-1.1-25 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 48 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 35-48-1.1-25
"Immediate precursor"
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. "Immediate precursor" means a substance which the board has found to be and by rule designates as being the principal compound commonly used or produced primarily for use, and which is an immediate chemical intermediate used or likely to be used in the manufacture of a controlled substance, the control of which is necessary to prevent, curtail, or limit manufacture.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.249.
Ind. Code § 35-38-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 38 / Chapter 5 / Section 35-38-5-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.181-2014, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 35-52-16-9.7 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 16 / Section 35-52-16-9.7
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 9.7. IC 16-27-1-12 defines a crime concerning home health agencies.

As added by P.L.45-2020, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 35-38-1-33 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 38 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-38-1-33
Sex offender residency waiver
Status: in_force

Sec. 33. (a) As used in this section, "offender" means an individual convicted of a sex offense.

(b) As used in this section, "sex offense" has the meaning set forth in IC 11-8-8-5.2.

(c) An offender may petition for waiver of the residency restriction described in IC 35-46-1-15.1(c). The court may waive the residency restriction if the court, at a hearing at which the offender is present and of which the prosecuting attorney has been notified, determines that:

(1) the offender has successfully completed a sex offender treatment program; and

(2) good cause exists to allow the offender to reside within one (1) mile of the residence of the victim of the offender's sex offense.

However, the court may not grant a waiver under this subsection if the offender is a sexually violent predator under IC 35-38-1-7.5 or if the offender is an offender against children under IC 35-42-4-11.

(d) If the court grants a waiver under this section, the court shall determine the duration of the waiver. The offender may petition the court for an extension of the waiver not later than sixty (60) days before its expiration. However, if the court denies an offender's petition for waiver under this section, then the offender is subject to prosecution for the offense described in IC 35-46-1-15.1(c).

(e) If the court grants a waiver under this section, the court shall state in writing the reasons for granting the waiver. The court's written statement of its reasons shall be incorporated into the record.

(f) The address of the victim of the offender's sex offense is confidential even if the court grants a waiver under this section.

As added by P.L.87-2018, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-254 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-254
"Prosecuting attorney"
Status: in_force

Sec. 254. "Prosecuting attorney", for purposes of IC 35-35-3, includes a deputy prosecuting attorney.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-33-8.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 33 / Chapter 8.5 / Section 35-33-8.5-4
Sureties; qualifications; judgments and decrees; appeals
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) One (1) surety on every such recognizance must be a resident freeholder of the county in which the prosecution is pending, and the surety or sureties must be worth at least double the sum to be secured and must have property in this state liable to execution equal to the sum to be secured, and when two (2) or more sureties are offered to the same recognizance, they must have in the aggregate the qualifications prescribed in this section. Whenever by the laws of this state a surety company is authorized to become surety on recognizance bonds, such surety company may be accepted as sufficient surety on any such bond.

(b) The recognizance shall be in form substantially as provided in IC 27-10-2-10, conditioned for judgment on ten (10) days notice to the surety. No pleadings shall be necessary and no change of judge or change of venue shall be granted. The obligor may except to the ruling of the court and appeal to the court of appeals as in civil cases without moving for a new trial.

As added by P.L.5-1988, SEC.180.
Ind. Code § 35-52-7-36 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 7 / Section 35-52-7-36
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 36. IC 7.1-5-6-3 defines a crime concerning sales.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-44.2-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 44.2 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-44.2-1-3
Obstructing the inspector general
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A person who:

(1) knowingly or intentionally induces or attempts to induce, by threat, coercion, suggestion, or false statement, a witness or informant in a state ethics commission proceeding or investigation conducted by the inspector general to do any of the following:

(A) Withhold or unreasonably delay the production of any testimony, information, document, or thing.

(B) Avoid legal process summoning the person to testify or supply evidence.

(C) Fail to appear at a proceeding or investigation to which the person has been summoned.

(D) Make, present, or use a false record, document, or thing with the intent that the record, document, or thing appear in a state ethics commission proceeding or inspector general investigation to mislead a state ethics commissioner or inspector general employee;

(2) alters, damages, or removes a record, document, or thing except as permitted or required by law, with the intent to prevent the record, document, or thing from being produced or used in a state ethics commission proceeding or inspector general investigation; or

(3) makes, presents, or uses a false record, document, or thing with the intent that the record, document, or thing appear in a state ethics commission proceeding or inspector general investigation to mislead a state ethics commissioner or inspector general employee;

commits obstructing the inspector general, a Class A misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.126-2012, SEC.55.
Ind. Code § 35-52-23-7 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 23 / Section 35-52-23-7
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. IC 23-14-34-9 defines a crime concerning cemetery associations.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-100 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-100
"Distribute"
Status: in_force

Sec. 100. (a) "Distribute", for purposes of IC 35-45-4-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-45-4-8.

(b) "Distribute", for purposes of IC 35-46-1-10, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-46-1-10(f).

(c) "Distribute", for purposes of IC 35-46-1-10.2, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-46-1-10.2(g).

(d) "Distribute", for purposes of IC 35-47.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-47.5-2-6.

(e) "Distribute", for purposes of IC 35-48, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-48-1.1-13.

(f) "Distribute", for purposes of IC 35-49, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-49-1-2.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67. Amended by P.L.185-2019, SEC.1; P.L.49-2020, SEC.25; P.L.186-2025, SEC.204.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-154 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-154
"Hoax device"
Status: in_force

Sec. 154. "Hoax device", for purposes of IC 35-47.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-47.5-2-8.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-52-6-12 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 6 / Section 35-52-6-12
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.138-2022, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 35-52-7-80 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 7 / Section 35-52-7-80
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 80. IC 7.1-5-11-1 defines a crime concerning importation.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-24-4 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 24 / Section 35-52-24-4
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. IC 24-1-2-3 defines a crime concerning combinations in restraint of trade.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-47-2-19 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-47-2-19
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. This chapter does not apply to any firearm not designed to use fixed cartridges or fixed ammunition, or any firearm made before January 1, 1899.

As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 35-50-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 50 / Chapter 7 / Section 35-50-7-3
Specificity
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. An order issued under this chapter must describe the area or property that the person is prohibited from entering with sufficient specificity to:

(1) allow the person to guide the person's conduct accordingly; and

(2) enable a law enforcement officer to enforce the order.

As added by P.L.216-1996, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 35-47-3.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 35-47-3.5-3
Prohibition of firearm buyback programs with public funds
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A unit, including a law enforcement agency of a unit, may not conduct a firearm buyback program unless the firearm buyback program is financed or funded with private funds or grants, and not public funds.

As added by P.L.157-2014, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 35-47-1-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-47-1-2.5
"Ammunition"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5. "Ammunition", for purposes of IC 35-47-11.1, means:

(1) fixed cartridge ammunition;

(2) shotgun shells;

(3) the individual components of fixed cartridge ammunition and shotgun shells;

(4) projectiles for muzzle loading firearms; and

(5) any propellant used in a firearm or in firearm ammunition.

As added by P.L.152-2011, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-41-1-4.3 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 41 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-41-1-4.3
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.104-2000, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.114-2012, SEC.85.
Ind. Code § 35-47-5-0.1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47 / Chapter 5 / Section 35-47-5-0.1
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.622. Repealed by P.L.63-2012, SEC.76.
Ind. Code § 35-46-1-17 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 46 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-46-1-17
Persons convicted of invasion of privacy; denial of access to protective order information
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. A person convicted of a crime under section 15.1 or 15.3 of this chapter may not have access to the information maintained under section 16 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.53-1989, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.1-1991, SEC.203; P.L.85-2017, SEC.116.
Ind. Code § 35-47-6-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47 / Chapter 6 / Section 35-47-6-0.5
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), this chapter does not apply to an official or employee:

(1) of:

(A) the United States;

(B) a state or political subdivision of a state;

(C) an operator (as defined in IC 5-23-2-8); or

(D) any other entity that has been granted statutory authority to enforce the penal laws of Indiana;

(2) who has been granted the power to effect arrests under Indiana law; and

(3) who has been authorized by the official's or employee's agency or employer to carry firearms.

(b) An individual described in subsection (a) is subject to the applicable regulations of the United States concerning the possession and carriage of firearms on aircraft or in areas of an airport to which access is controlled by the inspection of persons and property.

As added by P.L.84-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.49-1997, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-44.1-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 44.1 / Chapter 5 / Section 35-44.1-5-2
"Alien"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "alien" has the meaning set forth in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a).

As added by P.L.126-2012, SEC.54.
Ind. Code § 35-52-6-10 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 6 / Section 35-52-6-10
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.138-2022, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-282 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-282
"Sawed-off shotgun"
Status: in_force

Sec. 282. "Sawed-off shotgun", for purposes of IC 35-50-2-13, means:

(1) a shotgun having one (1) or more barrels less than eighteen (18) inches in length; and

(2) any weapon made from a shotgun (whether by alteration, modification, or otherwise) if the weapon as modified has an overall length of less than twenty-six (26) inches.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67. Amended by P.L.84-2015, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-9.1-66 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 9.1 / Section 35-52-9.1-66
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 66. IC 9-32-8-9 defines a crime concerning temporary license plates.

As added by P.L.170-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-14-1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 14 / Section 35-52-14-1
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. IC 14-9-8-19 defines a crime concerning the department of natural resources.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-47-14-4 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47 / Chapter 14 / Section 35-47-14-4
Filing of return after warrant is served
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. If a court issued a warrant to seize a firearm under this chapter, the law enforcement officer who served the warrant shall, not later than forty-eight (48) hours after the warrant was served, file a return with the court that:

(1) states that the warrant was served; and

(2) sets forth:

(A) the time and date on which the warrant was served;

(B) the name and address of the individual named in the warrant; and

(C) the quantity and identity of any firearms seized by the law enforcement officer.

As added by P.L.1-2006, SEC.537.
Ind. Code § 35-47-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-47-4-1
Delivery of deadly weapon to intoxicated person
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A person who sells, barters, gives, or delivers any deadly weapon to any person at the time in a state of intoxication, knowing him to be in a state of intoxication, or to any person who is in the habit of becoming intoxicated, and knowing him to be a person who is in the habit of becoming intoxicated, commits a Class B misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 35-52-6-79 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 6 / Section 35-52-6-79
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 79. IC 6-9-32-8 defines a crime concerning innkeeper's taxes.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-30-1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 30 / Section 35-52-30-1
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. IC 30-2-9-7 defines a crime concerning prepaid funeral plans and funeral trust funds.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-48-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-48-2-1
Considerations of board determinations on substances; exclusion of a narcotic substance from schedule
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The board shall administer this article and may recommend to the general assembly the addition, deletion, or rescheduling of all substances listed in the schedules in sections 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 of this chapter by submitting in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 a report of such recommendations to the legislative council. In making a determination regarding a substance, the board shall consider the following:

(1) The actual or relative potential for abuse.

(2) The scientific evidence of its pharmacological effect, if known.

(3) The state of current scientific knowledge regarding the substance.

(4) The history and current pattern of abuse.

(5) The scope, duration, and significance of abuse.

(6) The risk to public health.

(7) The potential of the substance to produce psychic or physiological dependence liability.

(8) Whether the substance is an immediate precursor of a substance already controlled under this article.

(b) After considering the factors enumerated in subsection (a), the board shall make findings and recommendations concerning the control of the substance if it finds the substance has a potential for abuse.

(c) If the board finds that a substance is an immediate precursor, substances which are precursors of the controlled precursor shall not be subject to control solely because they are precursors of the controlled precursor.

(d) If any substance is designated or rescheduled to a more restrictive schedule as a controlled substance under federal law and notice is given to the board, the board shall recommend similar control of the substance under this article in the board's report to the general assembly, unless the board objects to inclusion or rescheduling. In that case, the board shall publish the reasons for objection and afford all interested parties an opportunity to be heard. At the conclusion of the hearing, the board shall publish its findings.

(e) If a substance is rescheduled to a less restrictive schedule or deleted as a controlled substance under federal law, the substance is rescheduled or deleted under this article. If the board objects to inclusion, rescheduling, or deletion of the substance, the board shall notify the chairman of the legislative council not more than thirty (30) days after the federal law is changed and the substance may not be rescheduled or deleted until the conclusion of the next complete session of the general assembly. The notice from the board to the chairman of the legislative council must be published.

(f) The board shall conduct hearings regarding revocations, suspensions, and restrictions of registrations as provided in IC 35-48-3-4. All hearings shall be conducted in accordance with IC 4-21.5-3.

(g) Authority to control under this section does not extend to distilled spirits, wine, or malt beverages, as those terms are defined or used in IC 7.1, or to tobacco.

(h) The board shall exclude any nonnarcotic substance from a schedule if that substance may, under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act or state law, be sold over the counter without a prescription.

As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.7. Amended by Acts 1977, P.L.344, SEC.1; P.L.137-1985, SEC.17; P.L.200-1987, SEC.4; P.L.188-1989, SEC.4; P.L.33-1993, SEC.73; P.L.163-1994, SEC.2; P.L.177-1997, SEC.8; P.L.14-2000, SEC.77; P.L.107-2002, SEC.31; P.L.28-2004, SEC.178; P.L.84-2010, SEC.92.
Ind. Code § 35-35-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-35-3-1
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.4. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.204, SEC.27; P.L.320-1983, SEC.18; P.L.71-2005, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.114-2012, SEC.74.
Ind. Code § 35-48-1.1-19 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 48 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 35-48-1.1-19
"Fentanyl containing substance"
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. "Fentanyl containing substance" means one (1) or more of the following substances, including their isomers, esters, ethers, salts, and salts of isomers, esters, and ethers:

(1) 4-fluoroisobutyryl fentanyl.

(2) Acetyl fentanyl (Other names include: N-(1-phenethylpiperidin-4-yl)- N- phenylacetamide).

(3) Cyclopentyl fentanyl. Other name: N-(1-phenethylpiperidin- 4-yl)-N- phenylcyclopentanecarboxamide.

(4) Fentanyl related substances.

(5) Furanyl fentanyl.

(6) Isobutyryl fentanyl. Other name: N-(1-phenethylpiperidin- 4-yl)-N- phenylisobutyramide.

(7) Methoxyacetyl fentanyl. Other name: 2-methoxy-N-(1-phenethylpiperidin-4-yl)-N-phenylacetamide.

(8) 3-Methylfentanyl [N-[3-methyl-1-(2-phenylethyl)-4- piperidyl] - N-phenyl-propanimide] (9813).

(9) 3-Methylthiofentanyl (N-[(3-methyl-1-(2-thienyl)ethyl-4- piperidinyl]-N-phenylpropanamide) (9833).

(10) N-(4-chlorophenyl)- N-(1-phenethylpiperidin-4-yl) isobutyramide (para-chloroisobutyryl fentanyl).

(11) N-(2-fluorophenyl)-2-methoxy- N-(1-phenethylpiperidin-4-yl) acetamide (ocfentanil).

(12) N-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(1-phenethylpiperidin-4 -yl) butyramide (para-fluorobutyryl fentanyl).

(13) N-(1-phenethylpiperidin-4-yl)-N-phenylbutyramide, also known as N-(1-phenethylpiperidin-4-yl)-N-phenylbutanamide, (butyryl fentanyl).

(14) N-(1-phenethylpiperidin-4-yl)-N-phenylpentanamide (valeryl fentanyl).

(15) N-(4-methoxyphenyl)-N-(1-phenethylpiperidin -4-yl) butyramide (para-methoxybutyryl fentanyl).

(16) N-[1-(2-thienyl)methyl-4-piperidyl]- N-phenylpropanamide (thenylfentanyl), including any isomers, salts, or salts of isomers (9834).

(17) N-(1-phenethylpiperidin-4-yl)-N-phenylisobutyramide (isobutyryl fentanyl).

(18) N-(1-phenethylpiperidin-4-yl)- Nphenylcyclopentanecarboxamide (cyclopentyl fentanyl).

(19) Para-chloroisobutyryl fentanyl. Other name: N-(4-chlorophenyl)- N-(1-phenethylpiperidin- 4-yl) isobutyramide.

(20) Para-fluorobutyryl fentanyl. Other name: N-(4- fluorophenyl)-N- (1-phenethylpiperidin- 4-yl)butyramide.

(21) Para-fluorofentanyl (N-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-[1- (2-phenethyl)- 4-piperidinyl] propanamide (9812).

(22) Para-methoxybutyryl fentanyl. Other name: N-(4- methoxyphenyl)-N- (1-phenethylpiperidin-4-yl)butyramide.

(23) Tetrahydrofuranyl fentanyl. Other name: N-(1-phenethylpiperidin-4-yl)-N-phenyltetrahydrofuran-2-carb oxamide.

(24) Thiofentanyl (N-phenyl-N-[ 1-(2-thienyl)ethyl-4- piperidinyl] -propanamide) (9835).

(25) Valeryl fentanyl. Other name: N-(1-phenethylpiperidin-4-yl)-N-phenylpentanamide.

(26) Fentanyl.

(27) An immediate precursor to fentanyl: 4-Anilino- N-Phenethyl-4-Piperidine (ANPP).

(28) Carfentanil.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.249.
Ind. Code § 35-52-28-1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 28 / Section 35-52-28-1
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. IC 28-1-2-36 defines a crime concerning the department of financial institutions.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-48-1.1-29 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 48 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 35-48-1.1-29
"Marijuana"
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. (a) "Marijuana" means any part of the plant genus Cannabis whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of the plant, including hashish and hash oil; any compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant, its seeds or resin.

(b) The term does not include:

(1) the mature stalks of the plant;

(2) fiber produced from the stalks;

(3) oil or cake made from the seeds of the plant;

(4) any other compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the mature stalks (except the resin extracted therefrom);

(5) the sterilized seed of the plant which is incapable of germination;

(6) hemp (as defined by IC 15-15-13-6);

(7) low THC hemp extract; or

(8) smokable hemp.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.249.
Ind. Code § 35-52-9.1-70 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 9.1 / Section 35-52-9.1-70
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 70. IC 9-32-13-30.2 defines a crime concerning the buying, selling, or trading of motor vehicles on a Sunday.

As added by P.L.88-2025, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 35-52-27-18 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 27 / Section 35-52-27-18
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. IC 27-10-4-5 defines a crime concerning bail law.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-43-5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 43 / Chapter 5 / Section 35-43-5-9
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.70-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.71-1989, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.158-2013, SEC.483.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-88 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-88
"Delinquent act"
Status: in_force

Sec. 88. "Delinquent act", for purposes of IC 35-40, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-40-4-4.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-45-15-4 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 35-45-15-4
"Proceeds" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "proceeds" means funds acquired or derived directly or indirectly from, produced through, or realized through an act.

As added by P.L.112-1998, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-233 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-233
"Performance"
Status: in_force

Sec. 233. "Performance", for purposes of IC 35-49, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-49-1-7.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67. Amended by P.L.92-2026, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 35-46-3-8.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 46 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-46-3-8.5
Possession of animal fighting paraphernalia
Status: in_force

Sec. 8.5. A person who knowingly or intentionally possesses animal fighting paraphernalia with the intent to commit a violation of section 9 of this chapter commits possession of animal fighting paraphernalia, a Class B misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section.

As added by P.L.76-2002, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.6-2012, SEC.228.
Ind. Code § 35-40-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 40 / Chapter 6 / Section 35-40-6-3
Victim assistance program; contract to operate
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A prosecuting attorney may contract with a person to operate a victim assistance program to provide the services required under this chapter.

As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 35-47-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-47-1-8
"Proper reason"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. "Proper reason" means for the defense of oneself or the state of Indiana.

As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 35-52-23-1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 23 / Section 35-52-23-1
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. IC 23-0.5-2-9 defines a crime concerning business corporation law, nonprofit corporations, and limited liability companies.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.118-2017, SEC.126.
Ind. Code § 35-49-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 49 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-49-1-8
"Sado-masochistic abuse"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. "Sado-masochistic abuse" means flagellation or torture by or upon a person as an act of sexual stimulation or gratification.

As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 35-52-33-6 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 33 / Section 35-52-33-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.128-2017, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 35-36-11-5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 36 / Chapter 11 / Section 35-36-11-5
Waiver
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. If the prosecuting attorney complies with section 2 of this chapter and the defendant does not comply with section 3 of this chapter, the defendant waives the right to confront and cross-examine the person who prepared the laboratory report.

As added by P.L.44-2012, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 35-38-2.5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 38 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 35-38-2.5-8
Home detention fees
Status: reserved

Sec. 8. (a) All home detention fees collected by a county based probation department shall be transferred to the county treasurer who shall deposit the fees into the county supplemental adult or juvenile probation services fund. The expenses of administering a home detention program, including the purchase of monitoring devices and other supervision expenses shall be paid from the fund.

(b) All home detention fees collected by the probation department of a city or town court shall be transferred to the fiscal officer of the city or town who shall deposit the fees into the local supplemental adult or juvenile probation services fund. The expenses of administering a home detention program, including the purchase of monitoring devices and other supervision expenses shall be paid from the fund.

(c) All home detention fees collected by a community corrections program, except any funds received by a community corrections program under IC 11-12, shall be deposited into the community corrections home detention fund established for the county under IC 11-12-7-1. The expenses of administering a community corrections home detention program, including the purchase of monitoring devices and other supervision expenses shall be paid from the fund.

As added by P.L.98-1988, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.104-1997, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 35-52-15-16 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 15 / Section 35-52-15-16
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. IC 15-17-16-9 defines a crime concerning animal health and animal products.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-21-4 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 21 / Section 35-52-21-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.112-2019, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-204.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-204.5
"Moderate bodily injury"
Status: in_force

Sec. 204.5. "Moderate bodily injury" means any impairment of physical condition that includes substantial pain.

As added by P.L.158-2013, SEC.376.
Ind. Code § 35-42-1-0.1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 42 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-42-1-0.1
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.592. Repealed by P.L.63-2012, SEC.46.
Ind. Code § 35-45-15-1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 35-45-15-1
"Criminal activity" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "criminal activity" means any offense that:

(1) is classified as a felony under Indiana or United States law; or

(2) occurs in another state and is punishable by confinement for more than one (1) year under the laws of that state.

As added by P.L.112-1998, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-72.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-72.5
"Credit time"
Status: in_force

Sec. 72.5. "Credit time" has the meaning set forth in IC 35-50-6-0.5.

As added by P.L.74-2015, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-267 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-267
"Rated capacity"
Status: in_force

Sec. 267. "Rated capacity", for purposes of IC 35-38-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-38-3-1.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-52-36-5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 36 / Section 35-52-36-5
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. IC 36-2-8-6 defines a crime concerning county government.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-288 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-288
"Search and rescue dog"
Status: in_force

Sec. 288. "Search and rescue dog", for purposes of IC 35-46-3-11.3, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-46-3-11.3(a).

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-46-1-11.4 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 46 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-46-1-11.4
Operation of tobacco and vaping business near school prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 11.4. (a) Subsection (b) does not apply to a tobacco and vaping business:

(1) operating as a tobacco and vaping business before July 1, 2020; or

(2) that began operating as a tobacco and vaping business after June 30, 2020, and before July 1, 2024, if at the time the tobacco and vaping business began operating the tobacco and vaping business was not located in an area prohibited under this section.

(b) A person may not operate a tobacco and vaping business within one thousand (1,000) feet of a public or private elementary or secondary school, as measured between the nearest point of the premises occupied by the tobacco and vaping business and the nearest point of a building used by the school for instructional purposes.

(c) Subsection (d) does not apply to a tobacco and vaping business:

(1) operating as a tobacco and vaping business before July 1, 2024; or

(2) that began operating as a tobacco and vaping business after June 30, 2024, if at the time the tobacco and vaping business began operating the tobacco and vaping business was not located in an area prohibited under this section.

(d) A person may not operate a tobacco and vaping business within one thousand (1,000) feet of school property, measured from the nearest point of the premises occupied by the tobacco and vaping business.

(e) A person who violates this section commits a Class C misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.49-2020, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.107-2024, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 35-43-6-7 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 43 / Chapter 6 / Section 35-43-6-7
"Person" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "person" means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, cooperative, or any other legal entity.

As added by P.L.251-1987, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-290.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-290.5
"Self-dealing"
Status: in_force

Sec. 290.5. "Self-dealing", for purposes of IC 35-46-1-12, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-46-1-12.

As added by P.L.70-2020, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-44.2-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 44.2 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-44.2-1-6
Interfering with the state examiner
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A person who interferes with the state examiner is subject to a civil action for an infraction under IC 5-11-1-10.

As added by P.L.126-2012, SEC.55.
Ind. Code § 35-47.5-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-47.5-4-4-b
Regulated explosives magazine permits; expiration of permits
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

Sec. 4. (a) The department shall issue a regulated explosives magazine permit to maintain an explosives magazine to an applicant who qualifies under section 5 of this chapter.

(b) A permit issued under subsection (a) expires one (1) year after it is issued. The permit is limited to storage of the types and maximum quantities of explosives specified in the permit in the place covered by the permit and under the construction and location requirements specified in the rules of the department.

As added by P.L.123-2002, SEC.50. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.543; P.L.187-2021, SEC.134; P.L.152-2026, SEC.486.
Ind. Code § 35-52-7-8 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 7 / Section 35-52-7-8
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. IC 7.1-3-27-10 defines a crime concerning artisan distiller's permits.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-7-70 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 7 / Section 35-52-7-70
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 70. IC 7.1-5-10-10 defines a crime concerning alcohol.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-4-13 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-52-4-13
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. IC 4-30-14-1 defines a crime concerning the lottery.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-47-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-47-4-3
Pointing firearm at another person
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) This section does not apply to a law enforcement officer who is acting within the scope of the law enforcement officer's official duties or to a person who is justified in using reasonable force against another person under:

(1) IC 35-41-3-2; or

(2) IC 35-41-3-3.

(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally points a firearm at another person commits a Level 6 felony. However, the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if the firearm was not loaded.

As added by P.L.296-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.589.
Ind. Code § 35-38-2.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 38 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 35-38-2.5-3
"Monitoring device"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this chapter, "monitoring device" means an electronic device that:

(1) can record or transmit information twenty-four (24) hours each day regarding an offender's precise location;

(2) is minimally intrusive upon the privacy of the offender or other persons residing in the offender's home;

(3) with the written consent of the offender and with the written consent of other persons residing in the home at the time an order for home detention is entered, may record or transmit:

(A) a visual image;

(B) an electronic communication or any sound; or

(C) information regarding the offender's activities while inside the offender's home; and

(4) can notify a probation department, a community corrections program, the parole board, a pretrial services agency, or a contract agency if the offender violates the terms of a home detention order.

(b) The term includes any device that can reliably determine the location of an offender and track the locations where the offender has been, including a device that uses a global positioning system satellite service.

(c) The term does not include an unmanned aerial vehicle (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-342.3).

As added by P.L.98-1988, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.31-2005, SEC.2; P.L.170-2014, SEC.25; P.L.84-2022, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 35-52-4-34 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-52-4-34
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 34. IC 4-35-9-6 defines a crime concerning gambling games at racetracks.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-31-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 31 / Section 35-52-31-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.94-2020, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 35-52-22-9 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 22 / Section 35-52-22-9
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. IC 22-4-34-4 defines a crime concerning the unemployment compensation system.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-38-2.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 38 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 35-38-2.5-1
Offenders to which chapter applies
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to adult offenders and to juveniles who have committed a delinquent act that would be a crime if committed by an adult.

As added by P.L.98-1988, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 35-46-3-12.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 46 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-46-3-12.5
Domestic violence animal cruelty
Status: in_force

Sec. 12.5. A person who knowingly or intentionally:

(1) abuses;

(2) abandons;

(3) kills; or

(4) neglects;

a vertebrate animal with the intent to threaten, intimidate, coerce, harass, or terrorize a family or household member commits domestic violence animal cruelty, a Level 6 felony.

As added by P.L.171-2007, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.567; P.L.80-2026, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-260 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-260
"Public safety officer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 260. "Public safety officer", for purposes of IC 35-45-19, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-45-19-2.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-210.7 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-210.7
"NICS"
Status: in_force

Sec. 210.7. "NICS", for purposes of IC 35-36-2-4, IC 35-36-2-5, IC 35-36-3-1, IC 35-47-2-7, IC 35-47-2.5, and IC 35-47-8.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-47-2.5-2.5.

As added by P.L.66-2016, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 35-52-10-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 10 / Section 35-52-10-2.5
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5. IC 10-13-6-21 defines a crime concerning state police data and information programs.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-332 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-332
"Title insurance escrow account"
Status: in_force

Sec. 332. "Title insurance escrow account", for purposes of IC 35-43-9, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-43-9-5.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-36-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 36 / Chapter 8 / Section 35-36-8-2
Withdrawal by counsel; grounds; time limit; restriction
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Counsel for a defendant charged with a felony or misdemeanor may withdraw from the case for any reason, including failure of the defendant to fulfill an obligation with respect to counsel's fee, at any time up to thirty (30) days before the omnibus date.

(b) However, the court shall allow counsel for the defendant to withdraw from the case at any time within thirty (30) days of, and at any time after, the omnibus date if there is a showing that:

(1) counsel for the defendant has a conflict of interest in continued representation of the defendant;

(2) other counsel has been retained or assigned to defend the case, substitution of new counsel would not cause any delay in the proceedings, and the defendant consents to or requests substitution of the new counsel;

(3) the attorney-client relationship has deteriorated to a point such that counsel cannot render effective assistance to the defendant;

(4) the defendant insists upon self representation and the defendant understands that the withdrawal of counsel will not be permitted to delay the proceedings; or

(5) there is a manifest necessity requiring that counsel withdraw from the case.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.40-1990, SEC.56.
Ind. Code § 35-52-7-88 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 7 / Section 35-52-7-88
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 88. IC 7.1-5-11-8 defines a crime concerning transportation.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-35-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 35 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-35-1-2
Guilty plea; advisement of rights
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The court shall not accept a plea of guilty or guilty but mentally ill at the time of the crime without first determining that the defendant:

(1) understands the nature of the charge against the defendant;

(2) has been informed that by the defendant's plea the defendant waives the defendant's rights to:

(A) a public and speedy trial by jury;

(B) confront and cross-examine the witnesses against the defendant;

(C) have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in the defendant's favor; and

(D) require the state to prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt at a trial at which the defendant may not be compelled to testify against himself or herself;

(3) has been informed of the maximum possible sentence and minimum sentence for the crime charged and any possible increased sentence by reason of the fact of a prior conviction or convictions, and any possibility of the imposition of consecutive sentences;

(4) has been informed that the person will lose the right to possess a firearm if the person is convicted of a crime of domestic violence (IC 35-31.5-2-78); and

(5) has been informed that if:

(A) there is a plea agreement as defined by IC 35-31.5-2-236; and

(B) the court accepts the plea;

the court is bound by the terms of the plea agreement at the time of sentencing and with respect to sentence modification under IC 35-38-1-17.

(b) A defendant in a misdemeanor case may waive the rights under subsection (a) by signing a written waiver.

(c) Any variance from the requirements of this section that does not violate a constitutional right of the defendant is not a basis for setting aside a plea of guilty.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.179-1984, SEC.1; P.L.313-1985, SEC.1; P.L.195-2003, SEC.3; P.L.114-2012, SEC.73; P.L.45-2018, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 35-52-22-19 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 22 / Section 35-52-22-19
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. IC 22-11-14-3 defines a crime concerning building and safety regulations.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-190 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-190
"Machine gun"
Status: in_force

Sec. 190. (a) "Machine gun" means a weapon that:

(1) shoots;

(2) is designed to shoot; or

(3) can be readily restored to shoot;

automatically more than one (1) shot, without manual reloading, by a single function of the trigger.

(b) The term includes:

(1) the frame or receiver of a weapon described in subsection (a);

(2) a:

(A) part designed and intended solely and exclusively; or

(B) combination of parts designed and intended;

for use in converting a weapon into a machine gun; and

(3) any combination of parts from which a machine gun can be assembled if such parts are in the possession or under the control of a person.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67. Amended by P.L.80-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 35-52-9.1-61 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 9.1 / Section 35-52-9.1-61
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 61. IC 9-30-10-17 defines a crime concerning habitual violation of traffic laws.

As added by P.L.170-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-31-9 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 31 / Section 35-52-31-9
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. IC 31-19-18-7 defines a crime concerning adoption.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-132.3 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-132.3
"Filler"
Status: in_force

Sec. 132.3. "Filler", for purposes of IC 35-33-4.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-33-4.5-3.

As added by P.L.127-2025, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 35-48-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 48 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-48-4-2
Dealing in a schedule I, II, or III controlled substance or controlled substance analog
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) A person who:

(1) knowingly or intentionally:

(A) manufactures;

(B) finances the manufacture of;

(C) delivers; or

(D) finances the delivery of;

a controlled substance or controlled substance analog, pure or adulterated, classified in schedule I, except marijuana, hash oil, hashish, or salvia, or a controlled substance, or controlled substance analog, pure or adulterated, classified in schedule II or III; or

(2) possesses, with intent to:

(A) manufacture;

(B) finance the manufacture of;

(C) deliver; or

(D) finance the delivery of;

a controlled substance or controlled substance analog, pure or adulterated, classified in schedule I, except marijuana, hash oil, hashish, or salvia, or a controlled substance, or controlled substance analog, pure or adulterated, classified in schedule II or III;

commits dealing in a schedule I, II, or III controlled substance, a Level 6 felony, except as provided in subsections (b) through (f).

(b) A person may be convicted of an offense under subsection (a)(2) only if:

(1) there is evidence in addition to the weight of the drug that the person intended to manufacture, finance the manufacture of, deliver, or finance the delivery of the drug; or

(2) the amount of the drug involved is at least twenty-eight (28) grams.

(c) The offense is a Level 5 felony if:

(1) the amount of the drug involved is at least one (1) gram but less than five (5) grams; or

(2) the amount of the drug involved is less than one (1) gram and an enhancing circumstance applies.

(d) The offense is a Level 4 felony if:

(1) the amount of the drug involved is at least five (5) grams but less than ten (10) grams; or

(2) the amount of the drug involved is at least one (1) gram but less than five (5) grams and an enhancing circumstance applies.

(e) The offense is a Level 3 felony if:

(1) the amount of the drug involved is at least ten (10) grams but less than twenty-eight (28) grams; or

(2) the amount of the drug involved is at least five (5) grams but less than ten (10) grams and an enhancing circumstance applies.

(f) The offense is a Level 2 felony if:

(1) the amount of the drug involved is at least twenty-eight (28) grams; or

(2) the amount of the drug involved is at least ten (10) grams but less than twenty-eight (28) grams and an enhancing circumstance applies.

As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.7. Amended by Acts 1977, P.L.340, SEC.97; Acts 1979, P.L.303, SEC.9; P.L.296-1987, SEC.6; P.L.165-1990, SEC.4; P.L.296-1995, SEC.4; P.L.65-1996, SEC.12; P.L.17-2001, SEC.20; P.L.138-2011, SEC.13; P.L.182-2011, SEC.13; P.L.158-2013, SEC.624; P.L.168-2014, SEC.93; P.L.226-2014(ts), SEC.8; P.L.44-2016, SEC.4; P.L.80-2019, SEC.23; P.L.61-2020, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 35-47-10-9 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47 / Chapter 10 / Section 35-47-10-9
Consecutive sentences imposed
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A court shall impose consecutive sentences upon a person who has a conviction under this chapter and a conviction under IC 35-47-2-7.

As added by P.L.140-1994, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-301 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-301
"Sexual excitement"
Status: in_force

Sec. 301. "Sexual excitement", for purposes of IC 35-49, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-49-1-10.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-45-9-0.1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 35-45-9-0.1
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.608. Repealed by P.L.63-2012, SEC.62.
Ind. Code § 35-44.2-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 44.2 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-44.2-4-1
Disclosure of confidential information
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A person who discloses confidential information is subject to action under IC 5-14-3-10.

As added by P.L.126-2012, SEC.55.
Ind. Code § 35-38-9-6 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 38 / Chapter 9 / Section 35-38-9-6
Effect of expunging misdemeanor and minor Class D and Level 6 felony convictions
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) If the court orders conviction records, including any records relating to the conviction and any records concerning a collateral action, expunged under sections 2 through 3 of this chapter, the court shall do the following with respect to the specific records expunged by the court:

(1) Order:

(A) the department of correction;

(B) the bureau of motor vehicles; and

(C) each:

(i) law enforcement agency; and

(ii) other person;

who incarcerated, prosecuted, provided treatment for, or provided other services for the person under an order of the court;

to prohibit the release of the person's records or information in the person's records to anyone without a court order, other than a law enforcement officer acting in the course of the officer's official duty.

(2) Order the central repository for criminal history information maintained by the state police department to seal the person's expunged conviction records, including information related to:

(A) an arrest or offense:

(i) in which no conviction was entered; and

(ii) that was committed as part of the same episode of criminal conduct as the case ordered expunged; and

(B) any other references to any matters related to the case ordered expunged, including in a collateral action.

This subdivision does not require the state police department to seal any record the state police department does not have legal authority to seal.

(3) Records sealed under subdivision (2) may be disclosed only to:

(A) a prosecuting attorney, if:

(i) authorized by a court order; and

(ii) needed to carry out the official duties of the prosecuting attorney;

(B) a defense attorney, if:

(i) authorized by a court order; and

(ii) needed to carry out the professional duties of the defense attorney;

(C) a probation department, if:

(i) authorized by a court order; and

(ii) necessary to prepare a presentence report;

(D) the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Homeland Security, if disclosure is required to comply with an agreement relating to the sharing of criminal history information;

(E) the:

(i) supreme court;

(ii) members of the state board of law examiners;

(iii) executive director of the state board of law examiners; and

(iv) employees of the state board of law examiners, in accordance with rules adopted by the state board of law examiners;

for the purpose of determining whether an applicant possesses the necessary good moral character for admission to the bar;

(F) a person required to access expunged records to comply with the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act (12 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.) or regulations adopted under the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act;

(G) the bureau of motor vehicles, the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and the Commercial Drivers License Information System (CDLIS), if disclosure is required to comply with federal law relating to reporting a conviction for a violation of a traffic control law;

(H) a school (as defined in IC 22-4-2-37), for the purpose of determining whether to:

(i) employ a person seeking employment, including volunteer employment, with the school;

(ii) continue a person's employment, including volunteer employment at the school; or

(iii) grant access or admission to the school to an applicant contractor or a contractor;

if the person, contractor, or applicant contractor is likely to have contact with a student enrolled in the school, regardless of the age of the student; and

(I) the state police department, if disclosure is required for the purpose of expunging or marking as expunged records in the central repository for criminal history information.

(4) Notify the clerk of the supreme court to seal any records in the clerk's possession that relate to the conviction, including any records concerning a collateral action.

A probation department may provide an unredacted version of a presentence report disclosed under subdivision (3)(C) to any person authorized by law to receive a presentence report.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), if a petition to expunge conviction records, including any records relating to the conviction and any records concerning a collateral action, is granted under sections 2 through 3 of this chapter, the records of:

(1) the sentencing court;

(2) a court that conducted a collateral action;

(3) a juvenile court;

(4) a court of appeals; and

(5) the supreme court;

concerning the person shall be permanently sealed. However, a petition for expungement granted under sections 2 through 3 of this chapter does not affect an existing or pending driver's license suspension.

(c) If a petition to expunge conviction records, including any records relating to the conviction and any records concerning a collateral action, is granted under sections 2 through 3 of this chapter with respect to the records of a person who is named as an appellant or an appellee in an opinion or memorandum decision by the supreme court or the court of appeals, or who is identified in a collateral action, the court shall:

(1) redact the opinion or memorandum decision as it appears on the computer gateway administered by the office of technology so that it does not include the petitioner's name (in the same manner that opinions involving juveniles are redacted); and

(2) provide a redacted copy of the opinion to any publisher or organization to whom the opinion or memorandum decision is provided after the date of the order of expungement.

The supreme court and court of appeals are not required to destroy or otherwise dispose of any existing copy of an opinion or memorandum decision that includes the petitioner's name.

(d) Notwithstanding subsection (b), a prosecuting attorney may submit a written application to a court that granted an expungement petition under this chapter to gain access to any records that were permanently sealed under subsection (b), if the records are relevant in a new prosecution of the person. If a prosecuting attorney who submits a written application under this subsection shows that the records are relevant for a new prosecution of the person, the court that granted the expungement petition shall:

(1) order the records to be unsealed; and

(2) allow the prosecuting attorney who submitted the written application to have access to the records.

If a court orders records to be unsealed under this subsection, the court shall order the records to be permanently resealed at the earliest possible time after the reasons for unsealing the records cease to exist. However, if the records are admitted as evidence against the person in a new prosecution that results in the person's conviction, or are used to enhance a sentence imposed on the person in a new prosecution, the court is not required to reseal the records.

(e) If a person whose conviction records, including any records relating to the conviction and any records concerning a collateral action, are expunged under sections 2 through 5 of this chapter is required to register as a sex offender based on the commission of a felony which has been expunged:

(1) the expungement does not affect the operation of the sex offender registry website, any person's ability to access the person's records, records required to be maintained concerning sex or violent offenders, or any registration requirement imposed on the person; and

(2) the expunged conviction records must be clearly marked as expunged on the sex offender registry website.

(f) Expungement of a crime of domestic violence under section 2 of this chapter does not restore a person's right to possess a firearm. The right of a person convicted of a crime of domestic violence to possess a firearm may be restored only in accordance with IC 35-47-4-7.

(g) If a court issues an order granting a petition for expungement under sections 2 through 3 of this chapter, the court shall also order any related records described in section 1(h) of this chapter sealed or redacted in the manner described in section 1 of this chapter, unless the records described in section 1(h) of this chapter have been ordered sealed and redacted under this section.

(h) If the court issues an order granting a petition for expungement under sections 2 through 3 of this chapter, the court shall include in its order the information described in section 8(b) of this chapter.

(i) If the court issues an order granting a petition for expungement under sections 2 through 5 of this chapter, the court shall include in its order the information described in section 10(c) of this chapter.

As added by P.L.159-2013, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.181-2014, SEC.12; P.L.142-2015, SEC.6; P.L.198-2016, SEC.671; P.L.219-2019, SEC.12; P.L.14-2022, SEC.2; P.L.185-2023, SEC.6; P.L.77-2025, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 35-52-6-64 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 6 / Section 35-52-6-64
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 64. IC 6-9-2-5 defines a crime concerning innkeeper's taxes.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-40.5-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 40.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-40.5-4-3
Provider to notify victim advocate
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Before a provider commences a forensic medical examination, or as soon as possible, the provider shall notify a victim advocate or a victim service provider. If a victim advocate or victim service provider is not available, the provider shall notify victims assistance or a social worker.

As added by P.L.58-2020, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 35-37-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 37 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-37-2-6
Retirement and deliberation of jury; officer in charge; restrictions
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) After hearing the charge, the jury shall retire to the jury room for deliberation. They shall retire under the charge of an officer, who shall be sworn by the court to:

(1) keep the jury together in the jury room or other place ordered by the court;

(2) furnish them food as directed by the court; and

(3) not permit any person to speak or communicate with them.

(b) An officer may not communicate with a juror except:

(1) as provided in sections 2 and 4 of this chapter;

(2) to ask them if they have agreed on a verdict; or

(3) when ordered to do so by the court.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-300 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-300
"Sexual conduct"
Status: in_force

Sec. 300. (a) "Sexual conduct", for purposes of IC 35-42-3.5-0.5, IC 35-42-4-4, and IC 35-42-4-13, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-42-4-4.

(b) "Sexual conduct", for purposes of IC 35-49, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-49-1-9.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67. Amended by P.L.144-2018, SEC.15; P.L.92-2026, SEC.22; P.L.111-2026, SEC.2; P.L.145-2026, SEC.296.
Ind. Code § 35-52-34-4 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 34 / Section 35-52-34-4
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. IC 34-54-4-1 defines a crime concerning judgments.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-47-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-47-2-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.32. Amended by P.L.164-2011, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.175-2022, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-111 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-111
"Electronic gaming device"
Status: in_force

Sec. 111. "Electronic gaming device", for purposes of IC 35-45-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-45-5-1(b).

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-97 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-97
"Dispenser"
Status: in_force

Sec. 97. "Dispenser", for purposes of IC 35-48, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-48-1.1-12.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67. Amended by P.L.186-2025, SEC.203.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-157 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-157
"Home improvement contract"
Status: in_force

Sec. 157. "Home improvement contract", for purposes of IC 35-43-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-43-6-4.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-209 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-209
"Narcotic drug"
Status: in_force

Sec. 209. "Narcotic drug", for purposes of IC 35-48, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-48-1.1-30.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67. Amended by P.L.186-2025, SEC.219.
Ind. Code § 35-52-12-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 12 / Section 35-52-12-2
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. IC 12-11-13-16 defines a crime concerning the statewide bureau of disabilities services ombudsman.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.174-2025, SEC.47; P.L.243-2025, SEC.14; P.L.23-2026, SEC.283.
Ind. Code § 35-48-1.1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 48 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 35-48-1.1-8
"Controlled substance analog"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) "Controlled substance analog" means a substance that, due to its chemical structure and potential for abuse or misuse, meets the following criteria:

(1) The substance is substantially similar to a controlled substance classified under IC 35-48-2.

(2) The substance has a narcotic, stimulant, depressant, or hallucinogenic effect on the central nervous system or is represented or intended to have a narcotic, stimulant, depressant, or hallucinogenic effect on the central nervous system substantially similar to or greater than that of a controlled substance classified under IC 35-48-2.

(b) The definition set forth in subsection (a) does not include:

(1) a controlled substance;

(2) a legend drug;

(3) a substance for which there is an approved new drug application;

(4) any compound, mixture, or preparation that contains any controlled substance, that is not for administration to a human being or an animal, and that is packaged in a form or concentration, or with adulterants or denaturants, such that as packaged it does not present any significant potential for abuse;

(5) a substance to which an investigational exemption applies under Section 505 of the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (chapter 675, 52 Stat. 1052 (21 U.S.C. 355)), but only to the extent that conduct with respect to the substance is pursuant to the exemption; or

(6) low THC hemp extract.

(c) For purposes of subsection (a), "substantially similar", as it applies to the chemical structure of a substance, means that the chemical structure of the substance, when compared to the structure of a controlled substance, has a single difference in the structural formula that substitutes one (1) atom or functional group for another, including:

(1) one (1) halogen for another halogen;

(2) one (1) hydrogen for a halogen;

(3) one (1) halogen for a hydrogen; or

(4) an alkyl group added or deleted:

(A) as a side chain to or from a molecule; or

(B) from a side chain of a molecule.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.249.
Ind. Code § 35-33-8.5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 33 / Chapter 8.5 / Section 35-33-8.5-9
Liens; real estate; release
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. All recognizances, taken to secure the appearance of a defendant in the circuit court to answer a criminal charge, shall be immediately recorded by the clerk of said court in the order book and entered in the judgment docket of said court, and from the date of such recording and entry such recognizance shall be a lien upon all the real estate in such county owned by the several obligors. If the real estate owned by any one or more of said obligors be situated in any county or counties of the state of Indiana, other than that in which such prosecution is pending, it shall then be the duty of the clerk of the court where said action is pending, upon order of such court and as such court may direct, to immediately transmit to the clerk of the circuit court of the county, or counties, where said real estate is situated, a certified copy of said recognizance, and the clerk or clerks, to whom such copies are so certified, shall immediately, upon receipt thereof, record the same and enter them upon the judgment docket of the circuit court of such county, in the same manner as required of the clerk of the court wherein said cause is pending, and the same shall become a lien upon all the real estate in such county, or counties, owned by any one or more of said obligors, in the same manner and to the same extent as if said lands were situated in the county where said cause is pending. The clerk to whom such document is transmitted shall be entitled to charge and collect the sum of one dollar ($1) for the services herein required of the clerk, which sum shall be paid by the defendant or the defendant's obligors, and which shall accompany said certified copy. Upon the final determination of said cause and the full and complete compliance with all of the requirements and conditions of said recognizance upon the part of the defendant, the court wherein said cause was determined shall order the release of all liens created by said recognizance as herein provided, and the clerk of said court shall transmit to the clerk of the circuit court of each county wherein said lien may have been recorded, as herein provided, and such order when recorded in any of said counties shall operate as a full and complete release thereof as to all lands of such obligors situated in any such county. The fee of any clerk for recording any such release shall be fifty cents ($0.50), which fee shall be paid by the obligor whose lands are thereby affected, and shall accompany the copy of such order when transmitted by the clerk of said court. Judgments, if any, rendered as in this article provided, in the event of the forfeiture of any recognizance bond affected by this article, shall bind and be a lien upon all the real estate of the principal and sureties, within the county in which such judgment is rendered, from the date of such entry and recording of such recognizance in the clerk's office, the date of which lien shall be stated in such judgment of the court. A transcript of such judgment shall also be filed in the office of the clerk of the circuit court of each other county, if any, where such recognizance may have been recorded as herein provided, and when so recorded shall be a lien upon all the lands of any obligor therein situated, from the date of the recording of such recognizance bond, in like manner as in the county of original jurisdiction, as herein provided, and shall be without relief from valuation or appraisement laws. Should such surety be relieved from liability from such bond as by law provided, such clerk shall proceed to release from the lien provided herein all the surety's such real estate as though such case had been completed and the case finally determined.

As added by P.L.5-1988, SEC.180.
Ind. Code § 35-36-10-4 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 36 / Chapter 10 / Section 35-36-10-4
Reproducing child sexual abuse material not permitted
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A court shall deny any request by the defendant in a criminal proceeding, or any party in a civil proceeding, to copy, photograph, duplicate, or otherwise reproduce any material that constitutes child sex abuse material if the state (in a criminal proceeding), or the court (in a civil proceeding), provides ample opportunity for inspection, viewing, and examination of the material by:

(1) the defendant (in a criminal proceeding);

(2) the defendant's attorney (in a criminal proceeding);

(3) any individual the defendant seeks to qualify as an expert (in a criminal proceeding);

(4) any party and the party's attorney (in a civil proceeding); and

(5) any individual a party seeks to qualify as an expert (in a civil proceeding);

at a state or local court or law enforcement facility as provided in section 5 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.148-2011, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.218-2025, SEC.14; P.L.92-2026, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-151 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-151
"Hazing"
Status: in_force

Sec. 151. "Hazing", for purposes of IC 35-42-2-2.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-42-2-2.5(a).

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67. Amended by P.L.86-2018, SEC.331.
Ind. Code § 35-52-14-5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 14 / Section 35-52-14-5
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. IC 14-15-12-13 defines a crime concerning personal watercraft.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-50-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 50 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-50-1-5
Postconviction remedy; imposition of penalty more severe than originally imposed; credit for time served
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. If:

(1) prosecution is initiated against a petitioner who has successfully sought relief under any proceeding for postconviction remedy and a conviction is subsequently obtained; or

(2) a sentence has been set aside under a postconviction remedy and the successful petitioner is to be resentenced;

the sentencing court may impose a more severe penalty than that originally imposed. However, the petitioner shall receive credit time accrued or earned while serving the previous sentence.

As added by P.L.179-1984, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.74-2015, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 35-52-15-7 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 15 / Section 35-52-15-7
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. IC 15-16-4-77 defines a crime concerning horticulture control.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-25-57 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 25 / Section 35-52-25-57
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 57. IC 25-34.5-3-2 defines a crime concerning respiratory care practitioners.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-43-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-43-4-5
Defenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) An owner in possession of encumbered property does not commit a crime under this chapter, as against a person having only a security interest in the property, by removing or otherwise dealing with the property contrary to the terms of the security agreement, even if title is in the credit institution under a mortgage, conditional sales contract, or bailment lease.

(b) It is a defense under this chapter if a maker or drawer:

(1) who has an account in a credit institution but does not have sufficient funds in that account; and

(2) who makes, draws, or utters a check, draft, or order for payment on the credit institution;

pays the credit institution the amount due, together with protest fees, within ten (10) days after receiving notice that the check, draft, or order has not been paid by the credit institution. Notice sent to either (i) the address printed or written on the check, draft, or order or (ii) the address given in writing to the recipient at the time the check, draft, or order was issued or delivered constitutes notice that the check, draft, or order has not been paid by the credit institution.

(c) A person who transfers or reproduces recorded sounds in connection with a broadcast or telecast, or for archival purposes, does not commit a crime under this chapter, even if he does not have the consent of the owner of the master recording.

(d) A person who receives, retains, or disposes of personal property that has been the subject of theft with the purpose of restoring it to the owner, does not commit a crime under this chapter.

As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.3. Amended by Acts 1977, P.L.340, SEC.48; Acts 1979, P.L.300, SEC.3; P.L.323-1985, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 35-52-8-5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 8 / Section 35-52-8-5
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. IC 8-2.1-22-46 defines a crime concerning motor carrier regulation.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-47-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-47-2-9
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.32. Repealed by P.L.17-1997, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 35-52-22-24 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 22 / Section 35-52-22-24
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. IC 22-11-14.5-12 defines a crime concerning building and safety regulations.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-25-7 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 25 / Section 35-52-25-7
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. IC 25-8-15.4-25 defines a crime concerning beauty culture.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-50-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 50 / Chapter 7 / Section 35-50-7-2
Power of court to prohibit entry to area where offense committed
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The court that places a person on probation following conviction may issue an order, reasonable in scope, under this chapter that prohibits the person from entering the:

(1) area or property where an offense was committed by the person; and

(2) area immediately surrounding the area or property where an offense was committed by the person.

As added by P.L.216-1996, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 35-38-2.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 38 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 35-38-2.5-2
"Home"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "home" means:

(1) the interior living area of the temporary or permanent residence of an offender; or

(2) if the offender's residence is a multi-family dwelling, the unit in which the offender resides, and not the:

(A) halls or common areas outside the unit where the offender resides; or

(B) other units, occupied or unoccupied, in the multi-family dwelling.

The term includes a hospital, health care facility, hospice, group home, maternity home, residential treatment facility, and boarding house. The term does not include a public correctional facility.

As added by P.L.98-1988, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.117-1990, SEC.5; P.L.137-2001, SEC.1; P.L.105-2010, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 35-47-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-47-4-6
Unlawful possession of a firearm by a domestic batterer
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) A person who has been convicted of domestic battery under IC 35-42-2-1.3 and who knowingly or intentionally possesses a firearm commits unlawful possession of a firearm by a domestic batterer, a Class A misdemeanor.

(b) It is a defense to a prosecution under this section that the person's right to possess a firearm has been restored under IC 35-47-4-7.

As added by P.L.195-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.98-2004, SEC.156; P.L.118-2007, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 35-50-1-0.1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 50 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-50-1-0.1
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.633. Repealed by P.L.63-2012, SEC.86.
Ind. Code § 35-52-3-77 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-52-3-77
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 77. IC 3-14-6-1.1 defines a crime concerning elections.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-41-1-3.3 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 41 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-41-1-3.3
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.210-1997, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.1-2010, SEC.156.
Ind. Code § 35-52-15-8 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 15 / Section 35-52-15-8
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. IC 15-16-4-78 defines a crime concerning horticulture control.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-189.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-189.5
"Local law enforcement agency"
Status: in_force

Sec. 189.5. "Local law enforcement agency", for purposes of IC 35-40, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-40-4-4.7.

As added by P.L.71-2021, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 35-42-4-9 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 42 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-42-4-9
Sexual misconduct with a minor
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) A person at least eighteen (18) years of age who knowingly or intentionally performs or submits to sexual intercourse or other sexual conduct (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-221.5) with a child less than sixteen (16) years of age, commits sexual misconduct with a minor, a Level 5 felony. However, the offense is:

(1) a Level 4 felony if it is committed by a person at least twenty-one (21) years of age; and

(2) a Level 1 felony if it is committed by using or threatening the use of deadly force, if it is committed while armed with a deadly weapon, if it results in serious bodily injury, or if the commission of the offense is facilitated by furnishing the victim, without the victim's knowledge, with a drug (as defined in IC 16-42-19-2(1)) or a controlled substance (as defined in IC 35-48-1.1-7) or knowing that the victim was furnished with the drug or controlled substance without the victim's knowledge.

(b) A person at least eighteen (18) years of age who knowingly or intentionally performs or submits to any fondling or touching with a child less than sixteen (16) years of age with intent to arouse or to satisfy the sexual desires of either the child or the older person, commits sexual misconduct with a minor, a Level 6 felony. However, the offense is:

(1) a Level 5 felony if it is committed by a person at least twenty-one (21) years of age; and

(2) a Level 2 felony if it is committed by using or threatening the use of deadly force, while armed with a deadly weapon, or if the commission of the offense is facilitated by furnishing the victim, without the victim's knowledge, with a drug (as defined in IC 16-42-19-2(1)) or a controlled substance (as defined in IC 35-48-1.1-7) or knowing that the victim was furnished with the drug or controlled substance without the victim's knowledge.

(c) It is a defense that the accused person reasonably believed that the child was at least sixteen (16) years of age at the time of the conduct. However, this subsection does not apply to an offense described in subsection (a)(2) or (b)(2).

(d) It is a defense that the child is or has ever been married. However, this subsection does not apply to an offense described in subsection (a)(2) or (b)(2).

(e) It is a defense to a prosecution under this section if all the following apply:

(1) The person is not more than four (4) years older than the victim.

(2) The relationship between the person and the victim was a dating relationship or an ongoing personal relationship. The term "ongoing personal relationship" does not include a family relationship.

(3) The crime:

(A) was not committed by a person who is at least twenty-one (21) years of age;

(B) was not committed by using or threatening the use of deadly force;

(C) was not committed while armed with a deadly weapon;

(D) did not result in serious bodily injury;

(E) was not facilitated by furnishing the victim, without the victim's knowledge, with a drug (as defined in IC 16-42-19-2(1)) or a controlled substance (as defined in IC 35-48-1.1-7) or knowing that the victim was furnished with the drug or controlled substance without the victim's knowledge; and

(F) was not committed by a person having a position of authority or substantial influence over the victim.

(4) The person has not committed another sex offense (as defined in IC 11-8-8-5.2) (including a delinquent act that would be a sex offense if committed by an adult) against any other person.

(5) The person is not promoting prostitution (as defined in IC 35-45-4-4) with respect to the victim even though the person has not been charged with or convicted of the offense.

As added by P.L.79-1994, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.33-1996, SEC.9; P.L.216-1996, SEC.21; P.L.31-1998, SEC.8; P.L.266-2003, SEC.1; P.L.216-2007, SEC.45; P.L.158-2013, SEC.445; P.L.144-2018, SEC.28; P.L.40-2019, SEC.13; P.L.186-2025, SEC.238.
Ind. Code § 35-47-2.5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 35-47-2.5-7
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.17-1997, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.97-2004, SEC.125. Repealed by P.L.190-2006, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 35-36-9-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 36 / Chapter 9 / Section 35-36-9-2
Individual with an intellectual disability
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "individual with an intellectual disability" means an individual who, before becoming twenty-two (22) years of age, manifests:

(1) significantly subaverage intellectual functioning; and

(2) substantial impairment of adaptive behavior;

that is documented in a court ordered evaluative report.

As added by P.L.158-1994, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.201; P.L.117-2015, SEC.48.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-210 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-210
"Neglect"
Status: in_force

Sec. 210. "Neglect", for purposes of IC 35-46-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-46-3-0.5.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67. Amended by P.L.141-2019, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 35-40-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 40 / Chapter 9 / Section 35-40-9-3
Court to give notice on behalf of mental health treatment agency
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The court described in IC 35-40-5-2 shall give the notice required under IC 35-40-5-2 on behalf of the mental health treatment agency.

As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 35-52-14-52 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 14 / Section 35-52-14-52
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 52. IC 14-39-2-15 defines a crime concerning carbon sequestration.

As added by P.L.161-2026, SEC.79.
Ind. Code § 35-52-24-25 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 24 / Section 35-52-24-25
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. IC 24-5-12-22 defines a crime concerning consumer sales.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-16-93 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 16 / Section 35-52-16-93-b
Repealed
Status: repealed

Note: This repeal of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.492.
Ind. Code § 35-34-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 34 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-34-1-7
Grand jury proceedings; violation of IC 35-34-2; dismissal
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. An indictment shall be dismissed upon motion when the grand jury proceeding which resulted in the indictment was conducted in violation of IC 35-34-2.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 35-48-2-13 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-48-2-13
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.7. Repealed by Acts 1979, P.L.303, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 35-49-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 49 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-49-1-2
"Distribute"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Distribute" means to transfer possession for a consideration.

As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 35-33-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 33 / Chapter 5 / Section 35-33-5-1
Issuance by court; probable cause; oath and affirmation; "place" defined; objects of search
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) A court may issue warrants only upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, to search any place for any of the following:

(1) Property which is obtained unlawfully.

(2) Property, the possession of which is unlawful.

(3) Property used or possessed with intent to be used as the means of committing an offense or concealed to prevent an offense from being discovered.

(4) Property constituting evidence of an offense or tending to show that a particular person committed an offense.

(5) Any person.

(6) Evidence necessary to enforce statutes enacted to prevent cruelty to or neglect of children.

(7) A firearm possessed by a person who is dangerous (as defined in IC 35-47-14-1).

(b) As used in this section, "place" includes any location where property might be secreted or hidden, including buildings, persons, or vehicles.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.2. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.204, SEC.10; P.L.187-2005, SEC.1; P.L.1-2006, SEC.526.
Ind. Code § 35-46-10-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 46 / Chapter 10 / Section 35-46-10-0.5
Application of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. This chapter does not apply to conduct protected under the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Indiana, or a state or federal law or rule, including rights under:

(1) the federal National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 151 et seq.);

(2) the federal Railway Labor Act (45 U.S.C. 151 et seq.);

(3) IC 22-7; or

(4) a collective bargaining agreement.

As added by P.L.276-2019, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 35-42-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 42 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-42-2-9
Strangulation
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) This section does not apply to a medical procedure.

(b) As used in this section, "torso" means any part of the upper body from the collarbone to the hips.

(c) A person who, in a rude, angry, or insolent manner, knowingly or intentionally:

(1) applies pressure to the throat or neck of another person;

(2) obstructs the nose or mouth of the another person; or

(3) applies pressure to the torso of another person;

in a manner that impedes the normal breathing or the blood circulation of the other person commits strangulation, a Level 6 felony.

(d) However, the offense under subsection (c) is a Level 5 felony if:

(1) the offense is committed by a person:

(A) against a pregnant woman; and

(B) who knew the victim was pregnant at the time of the offense; or

(2) the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section.

As added by P.L.129-2006, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.432; P.L.252-2017, SEC.11; P.L.40-2019, SEC.9; P.L.142-2020, SEC.65.
Ind. Code § 35-46-3-14 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 46 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-46-3-14
Bestiality
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. A person who knowingly or intentionally performs an act involving:

(1) a sex organ of a person and the mouth or anus of an animal;

(2) a sex organ of an animal and the mouth or anus of a person;

(3) any penetration of the human female sex organ by an animal's sex organ; or

(4) any penetration of an animal's sex organ by the human male sex organ;

commits bestiality, a Level 6 felony.

As added by P.L.171-2007, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.568.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-126.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-126.5
"Eyewitness"
Status: in_force

Sec. 126.5. "Eyewitness", for purposes of IC 35-33-4.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-33-4.5-1.

As added by P.L.127-2025, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-251 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-251
"Proper person"
Status: in_force

Sec. 251. "Proper person", for purposes of IC 35-47, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-47-1-7.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-52-34-3 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 34 / Section 35-52-34-3
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. IC 34-28-5-3.5 defines a crime concerning infraction and ordinance violation enforcement proceedings.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-37-4-15 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 37 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-37-4-15
Child molestation; evidence of prior acts
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) In a prosecution for child molesting under IC 35-42-4-3, a prosecution for incest under IC 35-46-1-3, or a prosecution for an attempt or a conspiracy to commit child molesting or incest, evidence that the defendant has committed another crime or act of child molesting or incest or attempted or conspired to commit another crime or act of child molesting or incest:

(1) against the same victim; or

(2) that involves a similar crime or act of child molesting or incest against a different victim;

is admissible.

(b) If the state proposes to offer evidence described under subsection (a), the state must disclose the evidence to the defendant, including statements made by witnesses or a summary of the substance of any testimony that is expected to be offered at the defendant's trial:

(1) at least fifteen (15) days before the date the defendant's trial is scheduled to begin; or

(2) at a later date as determined by the court for good cause.

(c) The court shall hold a hearing out of the presence of the jury regarding the admissibility of the evidence described under subsection (a). Even if the court determines that the evidence is relevant, the evidence may be excluded if the probative value of the evidence is substantially outweighed by:

(1) the danger of:

(A) unfair prejudice;

(B) confusion of the issues; or

(C) misleading the jury; or

(2) considerations of:

(A) undue delay;

(B) waste of time; or

(C) needless presentation of cumulative evidence.

However, if the court finds that all or some of the evidence is admissible, the court shall enter an order stating what evidence may be introduced.

(d) This section may not be construed to limit the right to introduce evidence at a trial that would otherwise be admissible to prove any of the following:

(1) Motive.

(2) Opportunity.

(3) Intent.

(4) Plan.

(5) Knowledge.

(6) Identity.

(7) Absence of mistake or accident.

As added by P.L.232-1993, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 50 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-50-3-2
Class A misdemeanor
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A person who commits a Class A misdemeanor shall be imprisoned for a fixed term of not more than one (1) year; in addition, he may be fined not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000).

As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.8. Amended by Acts 1977, P.L.340, SEC.124.
Ind. Code § 35-33.5-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 33.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 35-33.5-5-3
Disclosure by law enforcement officer; persons other than officer; privileged character of communication; offenses not specified in order
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A law enforcement officer who has obtained knowledge under this article of the contents of an interception or of evidence derived from that interception may:

(1) disclose the contents to another law enforcement officer; or

(2) use the contents of the interception;

only to the extent that use or disclosure of the contents of the interception is appropriate to the proper performance of the official duties of the law enforcement officer.

(b) If a recorded interception is transcribed by order of a court or by a law enforcement agency, only that part of the interception that is relevant to the prosecution of a designated offense may be transcribed.

(c) A person, other than a law enforcement officer, who has received, by a means authorized by this article, information concerning an interception or evidence derived from an interception under this article may disclose the contents of the interception or evidence derived from the interception only while giving testimony under oath or affirmation in a criminal court proceeding or grand jury proceeding. This subsection does not apply to a disclosure by a person of the contents of reports submitted under IC 35-33.5-2-4 and IC 35-33.5-2-5 or to the contents of an interception or evidence derived from an interception that is either:

(1) maintained in the record of a court proceeding and made accessible to the public; or

(2) previously disclosed in a court proceeding that is open to the public.

(d) An otherwise privileged communication that is intercepted in accordance with or in violation of this article does not lose the communication's privileged character.

(e) When a law enforcement officer, while engaged in intercepting communications in a manner authorized by this article, intercepts communications relating to offenses other than those specified in the order of authorization, the contents of those interceptions, and evidence derived from those interceptions, may be disclosed or used as provided in subsections (a) and (c). The contents and evidence may be used under subsection (d) when authorized by the court upon a finding, on subsequent application, that the contents were otherwise intercepted in accordance with this article. A subsequent application shall be made as soon as practicable.

As added by P.L.161-1990, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-51 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-51
"Community transition program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 51. "Community transition program" has the meaning set forth in IC 11-8-1-5.5.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-47-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47 / Chapter 5 / Section 35-47-5-2
Knife with a detachable blade
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. It is a Class B misdemeanor for a person to manufacture, possess, display, offer, sell, lend, give away, or purchase any knife with a detachable blade that may be ejected from the handle as a projectile by means of gas, a spring, or any other device contained in the handle of the knife.

As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.32. Amended by P.L.70-2000, SEC.2; P.L.289-2013, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-259 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-259
"Public relief or assistance"
Status: in_force

Sec. 259. "Public relief or assistance", for purposes of IC 35-43-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-43-5-1(o).

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-38-2-2.1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 38 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-38-2-2.1
Conditions of probation; payment of alcohol and drug countermeasures fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.1. As a condition of probation for a person who is found to have:

(1) committed an offense under IC 9-30-5; or

(2) been adjudicated a delinquent for an act that would be an offense under IC 9-30-5, if committed by an adult;

the court shall require the person to pay the alcohol and drug countermeasures fee under IC 33-37.

As added by P.L.126-1989, SEC.28. Amended by P.L.2-1991, SEC.104; P.L.98-2004, SEC.151.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-226 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-226
"Party"
Status: in_force

Sec. 226. "Party", for purposes of IC 35-43-9, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-43-9-1.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-41-1-10 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 41 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-41-1-10
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.11. Repealed by P.L.114-2012, SEC.99.
Ind. Code § 35-52-25-30 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 25 / Section 35-52-25-30
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. IC 25-23.6-4-4 defines a crime concerning marriage and family therapists.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-115 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-115
"Emergency medical person"
Status: in_force

Sec. 115. "Emergency medical person", for purposes of IC 35-44.1-4-9, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-44.1-4-9(a).

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67. Amended by P.L.13-2013, SEC.102.
Ind. Code § 35-52-16-53 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 16 / Section 35-52-16-53
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 53. IC 16-41-13-4 defines a crime concerning communicable diseases.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-43-5-17 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 43 / Chapter 5 / Section 35-43-5-17
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.84-2001, SEC.6. Repealed by P.L.158-2013, SEC.488.
Ind. Code § 35-52-16-30 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 16 / Section 35-52-16-30
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. IC 16-37-2-2.1 defines a crime concerning vital statistics.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-46-1-21 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 46 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-46-1-21
Unauthorized adoption advertising
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. (a) As used in this section, "advertisement" means any communication by any medium within the borders of Indiana, including print advertisements, digital advertisements, radio, television, and outdoor advertising signs.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (d), only a person that is an attorney licensed to practice law in Indiana or a child placing agency licensed under the laws of Indiana may place an advertisement that:

(1) a child is offered or wanted for adoption; or

(2) the person is able to place, locate, or receive a child for adoption.

(c) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates subsection (b) commits unauthorized adoption advertising, a Level 6 felony.

(d) Subsection (b) may not be enforced against:

(1) a federal agency;

(2) the Indiana department of child services; or

(3) an Indiana resident seeking to adopt a child on the resident's own behalf.

As added by P.L.146-2007, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.21-2010, SEC.10; P.L.113-2017, SEC.17; P.L.163-2019, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 35-52-36-12 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 36 / Section 35-52-36-12
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. IC 36-2-14-17 defines a crime concerning county government.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-44.2-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 44.2 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-44.2-4-5
Unlawful disclosure of enterprise zone information or entrepreneur and enterprise district information
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) A person who unlawfully discloses enterprise zone information is subject to criminal prosecution under IC 5-28-15-8.

(b) A person who unlawfully discloses entrepreneur and enterprise district information is subject to criminal prosecution under IC 5-28-15.5-6.

As added by P.L.126-2012, SEC.55. Amended by P.L.238-2017, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 35-52-28-13 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 28 / Section 35-52-28-13
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. IC 28-11-4-11 defines a crime concerning the department of financial institutions.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-38-1-10.7 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 38 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-38-1-10.7
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.71-1998, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.125-2007, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.125-2009, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 35-52-3-78 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-52-3-78
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 78. IC 3-14-6-2 defines a crime concerning elections.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-24-31 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 24 / Section 35-52-24-31
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.115-2026, SEC.89.
Ind. Code § 35-33-5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 33 / Chapter 5 / Section 35-33-5-7
Execution of search warrant; forcible entry; wrongful entry; recovery of damages
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) A search warrant issued by a court of record may be executed according to its terms anywhere in the state. A search warrant issued by a court that is not a court of record may be executed according to its terms anywhere in the county of the issuing court.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (f), a search warrant must be:

(1) executed not more than ten (10) days after the date of issuance; and

(2) returned to the court without unnecessary delay after the execution.

(c) A search warrant may be executed:

(1) on any day of the week; and

(2) at any time of the day or night.

(d) A law enforcement officer may break open any outer or inner door or window in order to execute a search warrant, if the officer is not admitted following an announcement of the officer's authority and purpose.

(e) A person or persons whose property is wrongfully damaged or whose person is wrongfully injured by any law enforcement officer or officers who wrongfully enter may recover such damage from the responsible authority and the law enforcement officer or officers as the court may determine. The action may be filed in the circuit court or superior court in the county where the wrongful entry took place.

(f) Notwithstanding section 4 of this chapter, a warrant authorizing a search, testing, or other analysis of an item, tangible or intangible, is deemed executed when the item is seized by a law enforcement officer. A return of a warrant authorizing a search, testing, or other analysis of an item is sufficient if the return contains a statement indicating that the item was seized by a law enforcement officer.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.320-1983, SEC.7; P.L.201-2011, SEC.111; P.L.63-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 35-52-25-66 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 25 / Section 35-52-25-66
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.212-2021, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 35-52-7-17 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 7 / Section 35-52-7-17
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. IC 7.1-5-1-12 defines a crime concerning alcohol.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-48-1.1-39 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 48 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 35-48-1.1-39
"Ultimate user"
Status: in_force

Sec. 39. "Ultimate user" means a person who lawfully possesses a controlled substance for the person's own use, for the use of a member of the person's household, or for administering to an animal owned by the person or by a member of the person's household.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.249.
Ind. Code § 35-52-4-28 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-52-4-28
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. IC 4-33-10-6 defines a crime concerning riverboat gambling.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-38-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 38 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-38-1-5
Informing defendant of verdict and court's finding; defendant's statement
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. When the defendant appears for sentencing, the court shall inform the defendant of the verdict of the jury or the finding of the court. The court shall afford counsel for the defendant an opportunity to speak on behalf of the defendant. The defendant may also make a statement personally in the defendant's own behalf and, before pronouncing sentence, the court shall ask the defendant whether the defendant wishes to make such a statement. Sentence shall then be pronounced, unless a sufficient cause is alleged or appears to the court for delay in sentencing.

As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.85-2004, SEC.6; P.L.105-2010, SEC.10; P.L.13-2013, SEC.137.
Ind. Code § 35-38-1-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 38 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-38-1-1.5
Converting Level 6 felony to Class A misdemeanor
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. (a) A court may enter judgment of conviction as a Level 6 felony with the express provision that the conviction will be converted to a conviction as a Class A misdemeanor if the person fulfills certain conditions. A court may enter a judgment of conviction as a Level 6 felony with the express provision that the conviction will be converted to a conviction as a Class A misdemeanor only if the person pleads guilty to a Level 6 felony that qualifies for consideration as a Class A misdemeanor under IC 35-50-2-7, and the following conditions are met:

(1) The prosecuting attorney consents.

(2) The person agrees to the conditions set by the court.

(b) For a judgment of conviction to be entered under subsection (a), the court, the prosecuting attorney, and the person must all agree to the conditions set by the court under subsection (a).

(c) The court is not required to convert a judgment of conviction entered as a Level 6 felony to a Class A misdemeanor if, after a hearing, the court finds:

(1) the person has violated a condition set by the court under subsection (a); or

(2) the period that the conditions set by the court under subsection (a) are in effect expires before the person successfully completes each condition.

However, the court may not convert a judgment of conviction entered as a Level 6 felony to a Class A misdemeanor if the person commits a new offense before the conditions set by the court under subsection (a) expire.

(d) The court shall enter judgment of conviction as a Class A misdemeanor if the person fulfills the conditions set by the court under subsection (a).

(e) The entry of a judgment of conviction under this section does not affect the application of any statute requiring the suspension of a person's driving privileges.

(f) This section may not be construed to diminish or alter the rights of a victim (as defined in IC 35-40-4-8) in a sentencing proceeding under this chapter.

As added by P.L.98-2003, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.159-2013, SEC.1; P.L.158-2013, SEC.393; P.L.168-2014, SEC.55.
Ind. Code § 35-52-31-13 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 31 / Section 35-52-31-13
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. IC 31-27-3-35 defines a crime concerning regulation of residential child care.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-42-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 42 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-42-4-3
Child molesting
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A person who, with a child under fourteen (14) years of age, knowingly or intentionally performs or submits to sexual intercourse or other sexual conduct (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-221.5) commits child molesting, a Level 3 felony. However, the offense is a Level 1 felony if:

(1) it is committed by a person at least twenty-one (21) years of age;

(2) it is committed by using or threatening the use of deadly force or while armed with a deadly weapon;

(3) it results in serious bodily injury;

(4) the commission of the offense is facilitated by furnishing the victim, without the victim's knowledge, with a drug (as defined in IC 16-42-19-2(1)) or a controlled substance (as defined in IC 35-48-1.1-7) or knowing that the victim was furnished with the drug or controlled substance without the victim's knowledge; or

(5) it results in the transmission of a serious sexually transmitted disease and the person knew that the person was infected with the disease.

(b) A person who, with a child under fourteen (14) years of age, performs or submits to any fondling or touching, of either the child or the older person, with intent to arouse or to satisfy the sexual desires of either the child or the older person, commits child molesting, a Level 4 felony. However, the offense is a Level 2 felony if:

(1) it is committed by using or threatening the use of deadly force;

(2) it is committed while armed with a deadly weapon; or

(3) the commission of the offense is facilitated by furnishing the victim, without the victim's knowledge, with a drug (as defined in IC 16-42-19-2(1)) or a controlled substance (as defined in IC 35-48-1.1-7) or knowing that the victim was furnished with the drug or controlled substance without the victim's knowledge.

(c) A person may be convicted of attempted child molesting of an individual at least fourteen (14) years of age if the person believed the individual to be a child under fourteen (14) years of age at the time the person attempted to commit the offense.

(d) It is a defense to a prosecution under this section that the accused person reasonably believed that the child was sixteen (16) years of age or older at the time of the conduct, unless:

(1) the offense is committed by using or threatening the use of deadly force or while armed with a deadly weapon;

(2) the offense results in serious bodily injury; or

(3) the commission of the offense is facilitated by furnishing the victim, without the victim's knowledge, with a drug (as defined in IC 16-42-19-2(1)) or a controlled substance (as defined in IC 35-48-1.1-7) or knowing that the victim was furnished with the drug or controlled substance without the victim's knowledge.

(e) In addition to any other penalty imposed for a violation of this section, the court shall order the person to pay restitution under IC 35-50-5-3 for expenses related to pregnancy and childbirth if the pregnancy is a result of the offense.

As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.2. Amended by Acts 1977, P.L.340, SEC.38; Acts 1978, P.L.82, SEC.2; Acts 1981, P.L.301, SEC.1; P.L.79-1994, SEC.12; P.L.33-1996, SEC.8; P.L.216-1996, SEC.18; P.L.31-1998, SEC.5; P.L.216-2007, SEC.42; P.L.158-2013, SEC.439; P.L.247-2013, SEC.6; P.L.168-2014, SEC.68; P.L.187-2015, SEC.48; P.L.190-2021, SEC.12; P.L.78-2022, SEC.9; P.L.186-2025, SEC.235.
Ind. Code § 35-42-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 42 / Chapter 5 / Section 35-42-5-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.230-1993, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.158-2013, SEC.451.
Ind. Code § 35-52-16-17 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 16 / Section 35-52-16-17
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. IC 16-30-5-1 defines a crime concerning health planning.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-33-8.5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 33 / Chapter 8.5 / Section 35-33-8.5-7
Surrender of principal
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. When a surety on any recognizance desires to surrender the surety's principal, the surety may procure a copy of the recognizance from the clerk, by virtue of which such surety, or any person authorized by the surety, may take the principal in any county within the state.

As added by P.L.5-1988, SEC.180.
Ind. Code § 35-34-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 34 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-34-1-5
Amendment of charge; procedures; limitations
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) An indictment or information which charges the commission of an offense may not be dismissed but may be amended on motion by the prosecuting attorney at any time because of any immaterial defect, including:

(1) any miswriting, misspelling, or grammatical error;

(2) any misjoinder of parties defendant or offenses charged;

(3) the presence of any unnecessary repugnant allegation;

(4) the failure to negate any exception, excuse, or provision contained in the statute defining the offense;

(5) the use of alternative or disjunctive allegations as to the acts, means, intents, or results charged;

(6) any mistake in the name of the court or county in the title of the action, or the statutory provision alleged to have been violated;

(7) the failure to state the time or place at which the offense was committed where the time or place is not of the essence of the offense;

(8) the failure to state an amount of value or price of any matter where that value or price is not of the essence of the offense; or

(9) any other defect which does not prejudice the substantial rights of the defendant.

(b) The indictment or information may be amended in matters of substance and the names of material witnesses may be added, by the prosecuting attorney, upon giving written notice to the defendant at any time:

(1) up to:

(A) thirty (30) days if the defendant is charged with a felony; or

(B) fifteen (15) days if the defendant is charged only with one (1) or more misdemeanors;

before the omnibus date; or

(2) before the commencement of trial;

if the amendment does not prejudice the substantial rights of the defendant. When the information or indictment is amended, it shall be signed by the prosecuting attorney or a deputy prosecuting attorney.

(c) Upon motion of the prosecuting attorney, the court may, at any time before, during, or after the trial, permit an amendment to the indictment or information in respect to any defect, imperfection, or omission in form which does not prejudice the substantial rights of the defendant.

(d) Before amendment of any indictment or information other than amendment as provided in subsection (b), the court shall give all parties adequate notice of the intended amendment and an opportunity to be heard. Upon permitting such amendment, the court shall, upon motion by the defendant, order any continuance of the proceedings which may be necessary to accord the defendant adequate opportunity to prepare the defendant's defense.

(e) An amendment of an indictment or information to include a habitual offender charge under IC 35-50-2-8 must be made at least thirty (30) days before the commencement of trial. However, upon a showing of good cause, the court may permit the filing of a habitual offender charge at any time before the commencement of the trial if the amendment does not prejudice the substantial rights of the defendant. If the court permits the filing of a habitual offender charge less than thirty (30) days before the commencement of trial, the court shall grant a continuance at the request of the:

(1) state, for good cause shown; or

(2) defendant, for any reason.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.3. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.204, SEC.21; P.L.320-1983, SEC.13; P.L.164-1993, SEC.7; P.L.178-2007, SEC.1; P.L.24-2013, SEC.1; P.L.158-2013, SEC.389.
Ind. Code § 35-52-7-97 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 7 / Section 35-52-7-97
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 97. IC 7.1-7-5-5 defines a crime concerning products containing a nicotine analogue.

As added by P.L.163-2025, SEC.70.
Ind. Code § 35-43-4-3.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 43 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-43-4-3.5
Failure to return or pay for articles borrowed from library, gallery, museum, collection, or exhibition
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.5. (a) If a person:

(1) borrows any article which belongs to or is in the care of any library, gallery, museum, collection, or exhibition;

(2) borrows the article under an agreement to return the article within a specified period of time; and

(3) fails to return the article within that specified period of time;

then the lender shall comply with subsection (b).

(b) If a person commits those acts specified in subsection (a), the lender shall:

(1) send written notification of the violation of the agreement to the borrower;

(2) attach a copy of this section to the notice;

(3) include in the notice a request for return of the article within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the notice; and

(4) mail the notice to the last known address of the borrower or deliver it to the borrower in person.

The lender shall send the notice required by this subsection by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested.

(c) If the borrower willfully or knowingly fails to return the article, or reimburse the lender for the value of the article, within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice required in subsection (b), he commits a Class C infraction.

(d) A person who commits an offense under this section may not be charged with an offense under section 2 or 3 of this chapter for the same act.

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.206, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-329 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-329
"Terrorism"
Status: in_force

Sec. 329. "Terrorism" means the unlawful use of force or violence or the unlawful threat of force or violence to:

(1) intimidate or coerce:

(A) a government; or

(B) all or part of the civilian population; or

(2) affect the conduct of a government by use of a weapon of mass destruction, assassination, or kidnapping.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67. Amended by P.L.66-2019, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 35-52-16-75 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 16 / Section 35-52-16-75
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 75. IC 16-41-33-9 defines a crime concerning pest control.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-14-7 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 14 / Section 35-52-14-7
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. IC 14-17-4-8 defines a crime concerning property acquisition.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-49-3-0.1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 49 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-49-3-0.1
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.632. Repealed by P.L.63-2012, SEC.85.
Ind. Code § 35-38-1-0.1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 38 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-38-1-0.1
Application of certain amendments to chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.1. The following amendments to this chapter apply as follows:

(1) The amendments made to section 7.1 of this chapter by P.L.280-2001 apply to all convictions for a crime entered after May 11, 2001.

(2) Notwithstanding the amendments made to IC 10-13-6-10, IC 10-13-6-11, IC 35-38-2-2.3, IC 35-38-2.5-6, and IC 35-38-2.6-3, and the addition of section 27 of this chapter by P.L.140-2006, a probation department, community corrections department, or other agency supervising an offender on conditional release is not required to collect a DNA sample before October 1, 2006. However, a probation department, community corrections department, or other agency supervising an offender on conditional release is authorized to collect a DNA sample before October 1, 2006, and a DNA sample collected before October 1, 2006, may be analyzed and placed in the convicted offender data base.

(3) Notwithstanding the amendments made to IC 10-13-6-10, IC 10-13-6-11, IC 35-38-2-2.3, IC 35-38-2.5-6, and IC 35-38-2.6-3, and the addition of section 27 of this chapter by P.L.173-2006, a probation department, community corrections department, or other agency supervising an offender on conditional release is not required to collect a DNA sample before October 1, 2006. However, a probation department, community corrections department, or other agency supervising an offender on conditional release is authorized to collect a DNA sample before October 1, 2006, and a DNA sample collected before October 1, 2006, may be analyzed and placed in the convicted offender data base.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.586. Amended by P.L.63-2012, SEC.42.
Ind. Code § 35-37-6-17 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 37 / Chapter 6 / Section 35-37-6-17
Disclosure of information in aggregate form
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. A victim service provider may disclose information in the aggregate that does not identify a victim regarding services and demographic information to comply with federal or state data collection requirements.

As added by P.L.104-2008, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 35-52-6-33 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 6 / Section 35-52-6-33
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 33. IC 6-6-1.1-1312 defines a crime concerning taxes.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-302 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-302
"Sexual intercourse"
Status: in_force

Sec. 302. "Sexual intercourse" means an act that includes any penetration of the female sex organ by the male sex organ.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-48-4-17 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 48 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-48-4-17
Restitution for environmental cleanup
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. (a) In addition to any other penalty imposed for conviction of an offense under this chapter involving the manufacture or intent to manufacture methamphetamine, a court shall order restitution under IC 35-50-5-3 to cover the costs, if necessary, of an environmental cleanup incurred by a law enforcement agency or other person as a result of the offense.

(b) The amount collected under subsection (a) shall be used to reimburse the law enforcement agency that assumed the costs associated with the environmental cleanup described in subsection (a).

As added by P.L.225-2003, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 35-48-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 48 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-48-3-8
Order forms
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Order Forms. Controlled substances in schedules I and II shall be distributed by a registrant to another registrant only pursuant to an order form. Compliance with the provisions of federal law respecting order forms is deemed compliance with this section.

As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 35-47-7-7 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47 / Chapter 7 / Section 35-47-7-7
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.187-2006, SEC.17. Repealed by P.L.130-2018, SEC.100.
Ind. Code § 35-41-1-24.8 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 41 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-41-1-24.8
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.151-1989, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.114-2012, SEC.128.
Ind. Code § 35-40-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 40 / Chapter 6 / Section 35-40-6-4
Victim assistance program; purposes
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A prosecuting attorney or a victim assistance program shall do the following:

(1) Inform a victim that the victim may be present at all public stages of the criminal justice process to the extent that:

(A) the victim's presence and statements do not interfere with a defendant's constitutional rights; and

(B) there has not been a court order restricting, limiting, or prohibiting attendance at the criminal proceedings.

(2) Timely notify a victim of all criminal justice hearings and proceedings that are scheduled for a criminal matter in which the victim was involved.

(3) Promptly notify a victim when a criminal court proceeding has been rescheduled or canceled.

(4) Obtain an interpreter or translator, if necessary, to advise a victim of the rights granted to a victim under the law.

(5) Coordinate efforts of local law enforcement agencies that are designed to promptly inform a victim after an offense occurs of the availability of, and the application process for, community services for victims and the families of victims, including information concerning services such as the following:

(A) Victim compensation funds.

(B) Victim assistance resources.

(C) Legal resources.

(D) Mental health services.

(E) Social services.

(F) Health resources.

(G) Rehabilitative services.

(H) Financial assistance services.

(I) Crisis intervention services.

(J) Transportation and child care services to promote the participation of a victim or a member of the victim's immediate family in the criminal proceedings.

(6) Inform the victim that the court may order a defendant convicted of the offense involving the victim to pay restitution to the victim under IC 35-50-5-3.

(7) Upon request of the victim, inform the victim of the terms and conditions of release of the person accused of committing a crime against the victim.

(8) Upon request of the victim, give the victim notice of the criminal offense for which:

(A) the defendant accused of committing the offense against the victim was convicted or acquitted; or

(B) the charges were dismissed against the defendant accused of committing the offense against the victim.

(9) In a county having a victim-offender reconciliation program (VORP), provide an opportunity for a victim, if the accused person or the offender agrees, to:

(A) meet with the accused person or the offender in a safe, controlled environment;

(B) give to the accused person or the offender, either orally or in writing, a summary of the financial, emotional, and physical effects of the offense on the victim and the victim's family; and

(C) negotiate a restitution agreement to be submitted to the sentencing court for damages incurred by the victim as a result of the offense.

(10) Assist a victim in preparing verified documentation necessary to obtain a restitution order under IC 35-50-5-3.

(11) Inform a victim (or the spouse or an immediate family member of a deceased victim) of the victim's right to a copy of the trial transcript, and assist the victim, spouse, or immediate family member in obtaining a transcript as described in IC 35-40-5-8.5.

(12) Advise a victim of other rights granted to a victim under the law.

(13) Assist a local law enforcement authority in notifying a victim (or the spouse or an immediate family member of a deceased victim) under IC 11-8-8-23 of an offender's name change.

(14) Inform a victim in writing of the automated victim notification system established under IC 11-8-7-2.

As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.78-2018, SEC.2; P.L.244-2019, SEC.14; P.L.57-2026, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 35-37-6-11 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 37 / Chapter 6 / Section 35-37-6-11
Waiver by victim advocate of protection of chapter; disclosure of confidential information
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. A victim advocate may not waive the protections afforded to a victim under this chapter. However, if:

(1) a victim brings suit against a victim advocate or victim service provider in which the victim advocate was employed or served as a volunteer at the time of the counseling relationship; and

(2) the suit alleges malpractice during the relationship;

the victim advocate may testify or produce records regarding confidential communications with the victim and is not liable for doing so.

As added by P.L.136-1987, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.104-2008, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-146 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-146
"Graffiti"
Status: in_force

Sec. 146. "Graffiti" means any unauthorized inscription, work, figure, or design that is marked, etched, scratched, drawn, or painted on a component of any building, structure, or other facility.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-37-6-16 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 37 / Chapter 6 / Section 35-37-6-16
Refusal to testify
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. The fact that a victim or victim advocate refuses to testify or disclose information because of a privilege under this chapter does not raise any negative inferences or presumptions.

As added by P.L.104-2008, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 35-49-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 49 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-49-2-3
Arrest; search; seizure of matter; motion pictures
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Whenever a person:

(1) offers matter for distribution to the public as stock-in-trade of a lawful business or activity; or

(2) exhibits matter at a commercial theater showing regularly scheduled performances to the general public;

the person may be arrested under this article only if the arresting officer has first obtained an arrest warrant, and matter may be seized as evidence only if a search warrant has first been obtained.

(b) The quantity of matter seized may encompass no more than is reasonable and necessary for the purpose of obtaining evidence.

(c) If:

(1) the subject of a seizure under this chapter is a motion picture that is allegedly harmful to minors; and

(2) the defendant or owner of the motion picture proves that other copies of the motion picture are not available for exhibition;

the court shall order that the defendant or owner may, at his own expense, copy the motion picture and continue showing the motion picture to adults pending a preliminary determination under section 4(b) of this chapter.

As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 35-52-28-11.1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 28 / Section 35-52-28-11.1
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 11.1. IC 28-8-6-907 defines a crime concerning financial services.

As added by P.L.222-2025, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-56.3 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-56.3
"Confidential information"
Status: in_force

Sec. 56.3. "Confidential information", for purposes of IC 35-37-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-37-6-1.5(a).

As added by P.L.13-2013, SEC.92.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-245 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-245
"Principal"
Status: in_force

Sec. 245. "Principal", for purposes of IC 35-45-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-45-7-1.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-33-8-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 33 / Chapter 8 / Section 35-33-8-1.5
"Publicly paid costs of representation" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "publicly paid costs of representation" means the portion of all attorney's fees, expenses, or wages incurred by the county that are:

(1) directly attributable to the defendant's defense; and

(2) not overhead expenditures made in connection with the maintenance or operation of a governmental agency.

As added by P.L.167-1987, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 35-34-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 34 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-34-2-6
Motion to quash subpoena duces tecum; use immunity
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) Any witness may file a motion to quash a subpoena duces tecum directed to that witness. The motion must include a statement of the facts and grounds in support of the objection to the subpoena. The court shall:

(1) promptly conduct a hearing on the motion; and

(2) at the conclusion of the hearing, enter findings in support of its ruling.

(b) A target who is subpoenaed may move to quash a subpoena based upon his privilege against self-incrimination. The court shall grant the motion, unless the prosecuting attorney makes a written request that the target be granted use immunity in accordance with section 8 of this chapter. Upon request by the prosecuting attorney, the court shall grant use immunity to the target and order him to comply with the subpoena.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 35-41-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 41 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-41-4-4
When prosecution barred for different offense
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) A prosecution is barred if all of the following exist:

(1) There was a former prosecution of the defendant for a different offense or for the same offense based on different facts.

(2) The former prosecution resulted in an acquittal or a conviction of the defendant or in an improper termination under section 3 of this chapter.

(3) The instant prosecution is for an offense with which the defendant should have been charged in the former prosecution.

(b) A prosecution is not barred under this section if the offense on which it is based was not consummated when the trial under the former prosecution began.

As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.1. Amended by Acts 1977, P.L.340, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 35-52-6-55 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 6 / Section 35-52-6-55
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 55. IC 6-7-2-20 defines a crime concerning tobacco taxes and closed system cartridge taxes.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.165-2021, SEC.201.
Ind. Code § 35-45-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 45 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-45-2-5
Interference with the reporting of a crime
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A person who, with the intent to commit, conceal, or aid in the commission of a crime, knowingly or intentionally interferes with or prevents an individual from:

(1) using a 911 emergency telephone system;

(2) obtaining medical assistance; or

(3) making a report to a law enforcement officer;

commits interference with the reporting of a crime, a Class A misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.71-2002, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 35-41-1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 41 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-41-1-11
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.12. Repealed by P.L.114-2012, SEC.104.
Ind. Code § 35-46-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 46 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-46-1-3
Incest
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A person eighteen (18) years of age or older who engages in sexual intercourse or other sexual conduct (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-221.5) with another person, when the person knows that the other person is related to the person biologically as a parent, child, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew, commits incest, a Level 5 felony. However, the offense is a Level 4 felony if the other person is less than sixteen (16) years of age.

(b) It is a defense that the accused person's otherwise incestuous relation with the other person was based on their marriage, if the marriage was valid where it was entered into.

As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.6. Amended by Acts 1977, P.L.340, SEC.86; P.L.158-1987, SEC.5; P.L.79-1994, SEC.16; P.L.158-2013, SEC.549.
Ind. Code § 35-52-9.1-68 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 9.1 / Section 35-52-9.1-68
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 68. IC 9-32-9-16 defines a crime concerning abandoned, salvaged, and scrap vehicles.

As added by P.L.170-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-45-5-11 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 45 / Chapter 5 / Section 35-45-5-11
Slot machines at racetracks
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. This chapter does not apply to a gambling game authorized by IC 4-35.

As added by P.L.233-2007, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 35-52-23-24 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 23 / Section 35-52-23-24
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. IC 23-20-1-31 defines a crime concerning victims of securities violations.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-46-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 46 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-46-1-8
Contributing to the delinquency of a minor
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) A person at least eighteen (18) years of age who knowingly or intentionally encourages, aids, induces, or causes a child to commit an act of delinquency (as defined by IC 31-37-1 or IC 31-37-2) commits contributing to delinquency, a Class A misdemeanor, except as provided in subsections (b) through (e).

(b) If the delinquent act described in subsection (a) would be a felony if committed by an adult, the offense described in subsection (a) is a felony of the same level as the delinquent act would be if committed by an adult.

(c) The offense described in subsection (a) is a Level 5 felony if:

(1) the person committing the offense is at least twenty-one (21) years of age and knowingly or intentionally furnishes:

(A) an alcoholic beverage to a child in violation of IC 7.1-5-7-8 when the person committing the offense knew or reasonably should have known that the person furnished the alcoholic beverage was a child; or

(B) a controlled substance (as defined in IC 35-48-1.1-7) or a drug (as defined in IC 9-13-2-49.1) in violation of Indiana law; and

(2) the consumption, ingestion, or use of the alcoholic beverage, controlled substance, or drug is the proximate cause of the death of any person.

(d) Except as provided in subsection (c), the offense described in subsection (a) is a Level 6 felony if:

(1) the person committing the offense is at least twenty-one (21) years of age;

(2) the child who commits the delinquent act is less than sixteen (16) years of age; and

(3) the act would be a misdemeanor if committed by an adult.

(e) If the person who commits the offense described in subsection (a) is at least twenty-one (21) years of age, and the child who commits the delinquent act is less than sixteen (16) years of age, the offense is:

(1) a Level 5 felony if the delinquent act would be a Level 6 felony if committed by an adult;

(2) a Level 4 felony if the delinquent act would be a Level 5 felony if committed by an adult;

(3) a Level 3 felony if the delinquent act would be a Level 4 felony if committed by an adult;

(4) a Level 2 felony if the delinquent act would be a Level 3 felony if committed by an adult;

(5) a Level 1 felony if the delinquent act would be a Level 1 or 2 felony if committed by an adult; or

(6) punishable under IC 35-50-2-3(a) (penalty for murder) if the delinquent act would be murder if committed by an adult.

As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.6. Amended by Acts 1977, P.L.340, SEC.91; Acts 1978, P.L.144, SEC.12; Acts 1979, P.L.276, SEC.58; P.L.216-1996, SEC.24; P.L.1-1997, SEC.152; P.L.46-2004, SEC.2; P.L.2-2005, SEC.126; P.L.1-2006, SEC.533; P.L.151-2006, SEC.18; P.L.158-2013, SEC.554; P.L.252-2017, SEC.18; P.L.186-2025, SEC.242.
Ind. Code § 35-52-7-87 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 7 / Section 35-52-7-87
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 87. IC 7.1-5-11-7 defines a crime concerning shipments.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-47.5-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-47.5-4-5-b
Qualifications for issuance and renewal of permit
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

Sec. 5. (a) To qualify for a regulated explosives permit, an applicant must:

(1) submit information on the form provided by the state fire marshal describing:

(A) the location of the affected magazine;

(B) the types and maximum quantities of explosives that will be kept in the place covered by the application; and

(C) the distance that the affected magazine will be located from the nearest highway, railway, and structure that is also used as a place of habitation or assembly other than for the manufacture of explosives;

(2) except as provided in subdivision (3), demonstrate through an inspection that the magazine is constructed and located in accordance with the rules adopted by the department;

(3) demonstrate through an inspection that smoking, matches, open flames, and spark producing devices are not allowed within a room containing an indoor magazine; and

(4) pay the fee under IC 22-12-6-6.

(b) To qualify for the renewal of a regulated explosives permit, the applicant must pay the fee under IC 22-12-6-6.

As added by P.L.123-2002, SEC.50. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.488.
Ind. Code § 35-41-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 41 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-41-4-6
Invalid or fraudulently procured prosecution not a bar
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A former prosecution is not a bar under section 3, 4, or 5 of this chapter if:

(1) it was before a court that lacked jurisdiction over the defendant or the offense;

(2) it was procured by the defendant without the knowledge of the prosecuting authority and with intent to avoid a more severe sentence that might otherwise have been imposed; or

(3) it resulted in a conviction that was set aside, reversed, vacated, or held invalid in a subsequent proceeding, unless the defendant was adjudged not guilty or ordered discharged.

As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.1. Amended by Acts 1977, P.L.340, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-168.9 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-168.9
"Indiana pretrial risk assessment system"
Status: in_force

Sec. 168.9. "Indiana pretrial risk assessment system", for purposes of IC 35-33-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-33-8-0.5.

As added by P.L.187-2017, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 35-52-23-23 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 23 / Section 35-52-23-23
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. IC 23-19-5-8 defines a crime concerning the Indiana Uniform Securities Act.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-31 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-31
"Bomb"
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. (a) "Bomb" means an explosive or incendiary device designed to release:

(1) destructive materials or force; or

(2) dangerous gases;

that is detonated by impact, proximity to an object, a timing mechanism, a chemical reaction, ignition, or other predetermined means.

(b) The term does not include the following:

(1) A firearm (as defined in section 133 (a) of this chapter or the ammunition or components for handloading ammunition for a firearm.

(2) Fireworks regulated under IC 22-11-14.

(3) Boating, railroad, and other safety flares.

(4) Propellants used in model rockets or similar hobby activities.

(5) Commercially manufactured black powder in quantities not to exceed fifty (50) pounds, percussion caps, safety and pyrotechnic fuses, quills, quick and slow matches, and friction primers intended to be used solely for sporting, recreational, or cultural purposes in antique firearms or antique devices.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-130 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-130
"Felony conviction"
Status: in_force

Sec. 130. "Felony conviction", for purposes of IC 35-50-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-50-2-1(b).

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-52-12-3 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 12 / Section 35-52-12-3
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. IC 12-13-14-4.5 defines a crime concerning electronic benefits transfer.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.