Ind. Code § 10-17-11-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 11 / Section 10-17-11-2
"Commission"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Indiana veterans' affairs commission established by IC 10-17-13-4.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-5-25-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.113-2010, SEC.75.
Ind. Code § 10-16-22-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 22 / Section 10-16-22-2
Volunteer or adviser
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The adjutant general may invite and appoint an individual who has expertise in addressing cybersecurity incidents to serve as a civilian cyber corps volunteer or civilian cyber corps adviser in a manner prescribed by the adjutant general.

(b) The adjutant general shall require an individual who accepts an invitation to serve as a civilian cyber corps volunteer or civilian cyber corps adviser under subsection (a) to submit to a criminal history check.

As added by P.L.94-2026, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 10-21-1.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 21 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 10-21-1.5-4
Emergency response system guidelines
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The office of school safety (as established by IC 10-19-3.5-4) shall establish and maintain guidelines for emergency response systems. The office of school safety shall establish emergency response system guidelines with input from the department of education.

As added by P.L.27-2016, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.238-2025, SEC.47.
Ind. Code § 10-17-12-4 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 12 / Section 10-17-12-4
"Department"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "department" refers to the Indiana department of veterans' affairs established by IC 10-17-1-2.

As added by P.L.58-2006, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 10-13-6-9.5 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 6 / Section 10-13-6-9.5
DNA sample processing fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 9.5. (a) The DNA sample processing fund is established for the purpose of funding the collection, shipment, analysis, and preservation of DNA samples and the conduct of a DNA data base program under this chapter. The fund shall be administered by the superintendent.

(b) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.

(c) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public money may be invested.

(d) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.

As added by P.L.176-2005, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-10.7-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 10.7 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-10.7-2-1
Destruction, damaging, vandalizing, or desecration of monuments, memorials, statues, commemorative property, religious property; department to prioritize investigation and prosecution; discretionary funding
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The department shall prioritize within the department the investigation and prosecution of the following:

(1) Any person that destroys, damages, vandalizes, or desecrates:

(A) a private or government monument, memorial, statue, or other commemorative property; or

(B) the state capitol or Indiana government center campus.

(2) Any person that participates in efforts to incite violence, rioting, or other illegal activity in connection with acts described in subdivision (1).

(3) Any person that damages, defaces, or destroys religious property.

(b) The department shall take all appropriate enforcement actions against persons found to have violated Indiana law through the investigations described in subsection (a).

(c) Discretionary funding for:

(1) political subdivisions; or

(2) public spaces of political subdivisions;

may be withheld from political subdivisions that fail to protect public monuments, memorials, and statues from destruction or vandalism.

As added by P.L.94-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-16-1-5.7 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-16-1-5.7
"Civilian cyber corps adviser"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.7. "Civilian cyber corps adviser" means an individual who serves as a nondeployable member in the Indiana civilian cyber corps program for the purpose of providing support and technical expertise for civilian cyber corps volunteers.

As added by P.L.94-2026, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 10-18-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-18-2-10
Joint city and county contracts; county bonds
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) If a county has appropriated money to be used by the county executive under this chapter, the county executive may enter into a contract with any city located in the county for the joint acquisition of real estate for a world war memorial.

(b) Contracts between counties and cities for the joint acquisition of real estate for developing a world war memorial shall be made through the city's board of public works with the approval of the mayor.

(c) If a county executive decides to contract with a city for the joint acquisition of real estate and development of a world war memorial, the county executive shall adopt a resolution signifying their desire and send a certified copy of a resolution to the mayor of the city. The mayor shall refer the resolution to the board of public works for action. Within sixty (60) days after the receipt of the resolution, the board of public works shall determine by resolution whether or not the city will join with the county in the execution of any contract for any purpose authorized by this chapter.

(d) If a county and city agree to join in the acquisition of real estate to be dedicated for a world war memorial as authorized by this chapter, the county executive shall execute a contract between the county and the city describing the real estate and interests in the real estate to be acquired jointly and the costs for the county and the city. The contract shall be executed in duplicate and shall be included in the minutes of the proceedings of the county executive and of the board of public works of the city.

(e) If a county and city agree to establish a joint world war memorial, then the county executive, acting for the county, and the board of public works, with the approval of the mayor, shall execute a contract between the county and city that must provide the following:

(1) For the acquisition of real estate and the construction of a joint world war memorial suitable for the county and city.

(2) The respective parts of the total cost of the world war memorial that shall be paid by the county and by the city and the time and manner of the payments.

(3) That the acquisition of real estate and the execution of all necessary contracts for the construction of the joint world war memorial shall be made by a board of trustees consisting of five (5) members to be appointed and have the powers and perform the duties as provided in this chapter.

(4) That the total costs of the acquisition of the real estate for the joint world war memorial and the construction of the world war memorial may not exceed the amount of money appropriated by the county executive and the common council of the city.

(5) That the necessary cost and expenses for the management, maintenance, repairs, and improvement of the memorial shall be paid by the county and city in the same proportion that they contribute to the establishment of the memorial.

(6) That the contract may contain any other terms, conditions, and provisions that may be agreed upon between the county and city, not inconsistent with this chapter.

(f) The county shall pay its part due under any contract executed by the county with any city within the county under this chapter from:

(1) the general funds of the county; or

(2) the proceeds of bond issue as provided in this chapter.

(g) The county, acting through its county executive, may issue and sell bonds for the purpose of raising funds to pay its part of the cost under any contract executed by the county with any city located within the county under this chapter.

(h) The county executive shall issue and sell the necessary bonds and levy and collect the necessary taxes to pay the bonds as they mature, together with interest, all as authorized in this chapter.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-1-10.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 10-16-20-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 20 / Section 10-16-20-2
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The following definitions apply throughout this chapter:

(1) "Military service" means:

(A) in the case of a servicemember who is a member or reserve member of the United States Army, United States Navy, United States Air Force, United States Marine Corps, United States Space Force, or United States Coast Guard, full-time duty in the active military service, including:

(i) full-time training duty;

(ii) annual training duty; and

(iii) attendance while at a school designated as a service school by federal law or by the secretary of the military department concerned;

(B) in the case of a member or reserve member of the Indiana National Guard, service under a call to active:

(i) service authorized by the President of the United States or the Secretary of Defense for a period of more than thirty (30) days in response to a national emergency declared by the President of the United States; or

(ii) duty as defined by IC 10-16-7-23(a) for a period of more than thirty (30) consecutive days;

(C) in the case of a servicemember who is a commissioned officer of the Public Health Service or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, active service;

(D) in the case of a member or reserve member of the national guard of another state, service under an order by the governor of that state to active duty for a period of more than thirty (30) consecutive days; or

(E) any period during which a servicemember is absent from duty on account of sickness, wounds, leave, or other lawful cause.

(2) "Servicemember" means an individual engaged in military service.

As added by P.L.156-2015, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.103-2016, SEC.2; P.L.116-2016, SEC.2; P.L.99-2016, SEC.3; P.L.238-2025, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 10-16-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 6 / Section 10-16-6-3
National guard
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The Indiana national guard consists of those units:

(1) specified by:

(A) the Secretary of the Army; and

(B) the Secretary of the Air Force; and

(2) approved by the governor.

(b) The composition of authorized units shall be the same as those prescribed for the regular army and the regular air force. The forces of the Indiana national guard shall be fully armed, uniformed, organized, and equipped in accordance with the provisions of the national military establishment regulations governing the regular army and regular air force.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-3-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-18-1-14 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-18-1-14
Indiana battle flags fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) The Indiana battle flags fund is established to restore and preserve Indiana battle flags.

(b) The department:

(1) shall administer the fund; and

(2) may spend the money in the fund for the purposes of the fund.

(c) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.

(d) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the fund.

(e) All money accruing to the fund is appropriated continuously for the purposes of the fund.

(f) Money in the fund at the end of a fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-6.5.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.30-2013, SEC.1; P.L.152-2026, SEC.155.
Ind. Code § 10-16-6-9 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 6 / Section 10-16-6-9
Discharge from service
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. An enlisted person who is discharged from service in the Indiana National Guard shall receive a discharge in writing in the form and with the classification prescribed by national guard regulations. In time of peace, a discharge may be given before the expiration of an enlistment term in the following cases:

(1) By sentence of a general court-martial.

(2) By direction of the governor on account of disability.

(3) On account of sentence of imprisonment by a civil court, whether suspended or not.

(4) On account of a bona fide permanent change of residence to another state.

(5) For the purpose of enlisting in the:

(A) United States Army;

(B) United States Air Force;

(C) United States Navy;

(D) United States Marine Corps; or

(E) United States Space Force.

(6) For other causes prescribed by national guard regulations or the commander in chief.

However, an enlisted person who has not returned or accounted for all of the public property for which the enlisted person is responsible may not receive an honorable discharge.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-3-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.238-2025, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 10-10.5-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 10.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-10.5-1-1
Applicability of definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article.

As added by P.L.113-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-16-13-8 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 13 / Section 10-16-13-8
End of school term
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. When the regular term of the naval school is over for the year, the officers and cadets of the schools may:

(1) return to their homes; and

(2) be excused from weekly drills and from other duties and formalities;

until the school reopens, unless the officers and cadets are called together for special duty by the governor or the President of the United States.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-10-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-12-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 12 / Chapter 6 / Section 10-12-6-2
Special death benefit; motor carrier inspector; special police employee
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A special death benefit of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) for a motor carrier inspector or special police employee who dies in the line of duty before July 1, 2020, and two hundred twenty-five thousand dollars ($225,000) for a motor carrier inspector or special police employee who dies in the line of duty after June 30, 2020, shall be paid in a lump sum from the special death benefit fund established under IC 5-10-9.8 to the following relative of a motor carrier inspector or special police employee who dies in the line of duty:

(1) The surviving spouse.

(2) If there is no surviving spouse, the surviving children (to be shared equally).

(3) If there is no surviving spouse and there are no surviving children, the parent or parents in equal shares.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-1-28(b).]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.40-2017, SEC.18; P.L.99-2020, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 10-13-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 8 / Section 10-13-8-2
"Blue alert program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "blue alert program" means a program in which the department transmits information about a law enforcement officer who is killed, seriously injured, or missing in the line of duty to broadcasters and electronic billboard operators who:

(1) have agreed to participate in the program; and

(2) immediately and repeatedly broadcast the information to the general public.

As added by P.L.38-2013, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-13-4-11 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 4 / Section 10-13-4-11
Juvenile history data
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) A criminal or juvenile justice agency may:

(1) provide juvenile history data to; or

(2) receive juvenile history data from;

another criminal or juvenile justice agency.

(b) The department shall provide juvenile history data to any criminal or juvenile justice agency asking for it if the council determines that the agency has complied with this chapter.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 5-2-5.1-12.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 10-11-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 11 / Chapter 4 / Section 10-11-4-1
"Member"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "member" means the following:

(1) An employee or appointee of the department.

(2) An employee or appointee of the board.

(3) The superintendent.

(4) A member of the board.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-4-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-16-1-19.3 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-16-1-19.3
"State police department"
Status: in_force

Sec. 19.3. "State police department" refers to the state police department established by IC 10-11-2-4.

As added by P.L.94-2026, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 10-17-1-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-17-1-1.5
"Commission"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Indiana veterans' affairs commission established by IC 10-17-13-4.

As added by P.L.113-2010, SEC.72.
Ind. Code § 10-19-12-11 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 19 / Chapter 12 / Section 10-19-12-11
Federal-state agreements; assumption of regulatory authority
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) The governor, on behalf of the state, is authorized to enter into agreements with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission under Section 274b of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, providing for discontinuance of certain of the commission's licensing and related regulatory authority with respect to byproduct, source, and special nuclear materials and the assumption of regulatory authority therefore by this state.

(b) Any person who, on the effective date of an agreement under subsection (a), possesses a license issued by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for radioactive materials subject to the agreement shall be deemed to possess a like license issued under this chapter, which shall expire either ninety (90) days after receipt from the department of a notice of expiration of such license, or on the date of expiration specified in the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission license, whichever is earlier.

As added by P.L.28-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-18-3-18 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-18-3-18
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-5-18.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.321. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.173.
Ind. Code § 10-18-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 4 / Section 10-18-4-6
Taxes levied for bonds; World War memorial bond fund; sinking fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) To raise money to pay the bonds and the interest on the bonds issued under this chapter, the legislative body of the city and all other officials, whether city or state, shall levy each year, in addition to all other taxes the city may levy, a tax on all property, real or personal, within the city, in the manner and at a rate on each one hundred dollars ($100) of taxable property in the city as to meet the principal of the bonds as they severally mature and interest accruing on the bonds. The legislative body of the city and the fiscal officer of the city shall certify the taxes levied each year to the auditor of the county in which the city is located or other proper officer not later than the first Monday of September in each year or at the time of the certification of the city's annual tax levy.

(b) Taxes levied and certified under this section shall be collected and enforced in the same manner as other taxes are collected and enforced. As the taxes are collected, the taxes shall be:

(1) kept in a separate fund to be known as the "World War Memorial bond fund"; and

(2) applied to the payment of the bonds issued under this chapter and interest accruing on the bonds as they severally mature, and for no other purpose.

All money collected for the payment of the bonds and the interest accruing on the bonds shall be deposited at interest with one (1) or more of the depositories as other public funds of the city. All interest collected becomes a part of the fund.

(c) In a city in which there has been established a sinking fund and a board of sinking fund commissioners:

(1) the World War Memorial bond fund shall be under the care, custody, control, and jurisdiction of the board of sinking fund commissioners; and

(2) all taxes authorized and required to be levied and collected under this section to pay the bonds as they mature and interest accruing on the bonds shall be used and applied by the board of sinking fund commissioners to pay the bonds as they mature with interest on the bonds.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-6-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 10-18-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 9 / Section 10-18-9-3
"Half-staff"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "half-staff" means the position of a flag when the flag is one-half (1/2) the distance between the top and bottom of the staff.

As added by P.L.38-2008, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-22-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 22 / Chapter 5 / Section 10-22-5-2
Mitigation activities
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Mitigation activities may not be performed under this article unless expressly authorized under federal law.

As added by P.L.72-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-16-3-16 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-16-3-16
Accounts and reports
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) The state armory board shall report annually of the proceedings incident to the location and management of the armories and a detailed account of disbursements.

(b) The report shall be filed with the state board of accounts and a copy furnished to the adjutant general for publication in the annual report of the adjutant general's department.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-2-21.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.317; P.L.94-2026, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 10-18-4-8 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 4 / Section 10-18-4-8
Changes to designs, plans, and specifications
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c), any changes made in the designs, plans, and specifications in the progress of the work:

(1) must be agreed upon in advance between the board of public works and the contractor and architect; and

(2) must have the cost of the changes fixed by contract in writing.

If changes made do not comply with subdivisions (1) and (2), the person making the changes is not entitled to any compensation for the changes.

(b) A change may not be made that will increase the total cost of the World War memorial as prescribed in this chapter.

(c) Any changes do not affect the obligation of or release any surety on any contract or bond executed or given in connection with the building of the World War memorial structures, but the liability of the surety is extended so as to cover the change.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-6-7.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 10-14-3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-14-3-9
State emergency operations plan; local and interjurisdictional disaster plans
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 9. (a) The agency shall prepare and maintain a current state emergency operations plan. The plan may provide for the following:

(1) Prevention and minimization of injury and damage caused by disaster.

(2) Prompt and effective response to disaster.

(3) Emergency relief.

(4) Identification of areas particularly vulnerable to disaster.

(5) Recommendations for:

(A) zoning;

(B) building;

(C) other land use controls;

(D) safety measures for securing mobile homes or other nonpermanent or semipermanent structures; and

(E) other preventive and preparedness measures designed to eliminate or reduce disaster or its impact;

that must be disseminated to both the fire prevention and building safety commission and local authorities.

(6) Assistance to local officials in designing local emergency action plans.

(7) Authorization and procedures for the erection or other construction of temporary works designed to protect against or mitigate danger, damage, or loss from flood, conflagration, or other disaster.

(8) Preparation and distribution to the appropriate state and local officials of state catalogs of federal, state, and private assistance programs.

(9) Organization of manpower and chains of command.

(10) Coordination of federal, state, and local disaster activities.

(11) Coordination of the state disaster plan with the disaster plans of the federal government.

(12) Other necessary matters.

(b) The agency shall take an integral part in the development and revision of local and interjurisdictional disaster plans prepared under section 17 of this chapter. The agency shall employ or otherwise secure the services of professional and technical personnel capable of providing expert assistance to political subdivisions, a political subdivision's disaster agencies, and interjurisdictional planning and disaster agencies. These personnel:

(1) shall consult with subdivisions and government agencies on a regularly scheduled basis;

(2) shall make field examinations of the areas, circumstances, and conditions to which particular local and interjurisdictional disaster plans are intended to apply; and

(3) may suggest revisions.

(c) In preparing and revising the state disaster plan, the agency shall seek the advice and assistance of local government, business, labor, industry, agriculture, civic and volunteer organizations, and community leaders. In advising local and interjurisdictional agencies, the agency shall encourage local and interjurisdictional agencies to seek advice from the sources specified in this subsection.

(d) The state disaster plan or any part of the plan may be incorporated in rules of the agency or by executive orders.

(e) The agency shall do the following:

(1) Determine requirements of the state and political subdivisions for food, clothing, and other necessities in the event of an emergency.

(2) Procure and pre-position supplies, medicines, materials, and equipment.

(3) Adopt standards and requirements for local and interjurisdictional disaster plans.

(4) Provide for mobile support units.

(5) Assist political subdivisions, political subdivisions' disaster agencies, and interjurisdictional disaster agencies to establish and operate training programs and public information programs.

(6) Make surveys of industries, resources, and facilities in Indiana, both public and private, necessary to carry out this chapter.

(7) Plan and make arrangements for the availability and use of any private facilities, services, and property, and if necessary and if the private facilities, services, or property is used, provide for payment for the use under agreed upon terms and conditions.

(8) Establish a register of persons with types of training and skills important in emergency prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.

(9) Establish a register of mobile and construction equipment and temporary housing available for use in a disaster emergency.

(10) Prepare, for issuance by the governor, executive orders, proclamations, and regulations necessary or appropriate in coping with disaster.

(11) Cooperate with the federal government and any public or private agency or entity in achieving any purpose of this chapter and in implementing programs for disaster prevention, preparation, response, and recovery.

(12) Do other things necessary, incidental, or appropriate to implement this chapter.

(f) The agency shall ascertain the rapid and efficient communications that exist in times of disaster emergencies. The agency shall consider the desirability of supplementing these communications resources or of integrating these resources into a comprehensive intrastate or state-federal telecommunications or other communications system or network. In studying the character and feasibility of any system, the agency shall evaluate the possibility of multipurpose use of the system for general state and local governmental purposes. The agency shall make appropriate recommendations to the governor.

(g) The agency shall assist political subdivisions in implementing the intrastate mutual aid compact created by section 10.8 of this chapter.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-4-1-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.205-2003, SEC.5; P.L.85-2015, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-16-23-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 23 / Section 10-16-23-2
Appointment requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Before granting police powers to an individual appointed as a member of the military police force of the Indiana National Guard, the adjutant general shall validate that the individual has a current security clearance and has not been convicted of a felony.

(b) An individual appointed to serve in the military police force of the Indiana National Guard may not exercise police powers until the individual successfully completes either army or air military police occupational training and receives qualifying instruction on Indiana law enforcement prescribed by the adjutant general.

(c) An individual appointed to the military police force of the Indiana National Guard shall take an appropriate oath of office in the form and manner prescribed by the governor.

As added by P.L.94-2026, SEC.41.
Ind. Code § 10-16-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-16-3-3
Term of office; vacancy in office
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The term of each member of the state armory board expires four (4) years from the date of the member's appointment.

(b) If there is a vacancy in the state armory board, the governor may fill the vacancy for the unexpired term.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-2-10.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-16-6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 6 / Section 10-16-6-6
Officers discharge; inactive national guard
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) At any time, the moral character, capacity, and general fitness for the service of any Indiana national guard officer may be determined by an efficiency board of three (3) commissioned officers, senior in rank to the officer whose fitness for service is under investigation.

(b) The governor may convene the efficiency board. If the findings of the board are:

(1) unfavorable to the officer; and

(2) approved by the governor;

the officer shall be discharged.

(c) The commission of an officer in the Indiana national guard may be vacated:

(1) upon the officer's resignation;

(2) upon the officer's absence without leave for three (3) months;

(3) upon the recommendation of an efficiency board; or

(4) under a sentence of a court-martial.

However, an officer who has not returned or accounted for all the public property or funds for which the officer is responsible may not receive an honorable discharge or separation.

(d) Officers rendered surplus by the disbandment of their organization or other causes shall be separated from the Indiana national guard or placed in the inactive national guard at the discretion of the governor.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-3-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-16-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-16-2-1
Military department established
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The military department of the state:

(1) is established; and

(2) shall be administered and controlled by the governor as commander in chief.

(b) The military department consists of the following:

(1) An adjutant general, who shall be the executive and administrative head of the department.

(2) Other officers, enlisted individuals, and employees considered necessary and authorized.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-2-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-16-1-18 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-16-1-18
"Squadron"
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. "Squadron" has the same meaning as comparably used in the national military establishment.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-1-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-19-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 19 / Chapter 7 / Section 10-19-7-1
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17. Repealed by P.L.187-2021, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 10-13-5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 5 / Section 10-13-5-7
Powers and duties of clearinghouse; confidentiality of information collected
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The clearinghouse shall do the following:

(1) Collect, process, and maintain identification and investigative information to aid in finding missing children, missing veterans at risk, and missing endangered adults.

(2) Establish a statewide, toll free telephone line for the reporting:

(A) of missing children, missing veterans at risk, and missing endangered adults; and

(B) of sightings of missing children, missing veterans at risk, and missing endangered adults.

(3) Prescribe a uniform reporting form concerning missing children, missing veterans at risk, and missing endangered adults for use by law enforcement agencies within Indiana.

(4) Assist in training law enforcement and other professionals on issues relating to missing children, missing veterans at risk, and missing endangered adults.

(5) Operate a resource center of information regarding the prevention of:

(A) the abduction of children; and

(B) the sexual exploitation of children.

(6) Distribute the quarterly directory prepared under section 6(b)(7) of this chapter to schools and hospitals.

(7) Distribute the quarterly directory described in subdivision (6) to child care centers and child care homes that make an annual contribution of four dollars ($4) to the clearinghouse. The contributions must be used to help defray the cost of publishing the quarterly directory.

(b) For a missing child who was born in Indiana, the clearinghouse shall notify the vital statistics division of the Indiana department of health:

(1) within fifteen (15) days after receiving a report under IC 31-36-1-3 (or IC 31-6-13-4 before its repeal) of a missing child less than thirteen (13) years of age; and

(2) promptly after the clearinghouse is notified that a missing child has been found.

(c) Upon receiving notification under subsection (b) that a child is missing or has been found, the vital statistics division of the Indiana department of health shall notify the local health department or the health and hospital corporation that has jurisdiction over the area where the child was born.

(d) Information collected, processed, or maintained by the clearinghouse under subsection (a) is confidential and is not subject to IC 5-14-3, but may be disclosed by the clearinghouse for purposes of locating missing children, missing veterans at risk, and missing endangered adults.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-7-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.43-2009, SEC.7; P.L.56-2023, SEC.67; P.L.40-2024, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 10-17-12-10 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 12 / Section 10-17-12-10
Authority to adopt rules; grant eligibility requirements; grant requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) The commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 for the provision of grants under this chapter. Subject to subsection (b), the rules adopted under this section must address the following:

(1) Eligibility criteria.

(2) Application procedures.

(3) A consideration of the extent to which an individual has used assistance available from other assistance programs before assistance may be provided to the individual from the fund.

(4) Other areas in which the commission determines that rules are necessary to ensure the uniform administration of the grant program under this chapter.

(b) The following apply to grants awarded under this chapter:

(1) The maximum amount an individual may receive from the fund is two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500), unless a higher amount is approved by the commission.

(2) The commission may consider the following in its analysis of the applicant's request for assistance in excess of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500):

(A) The department's eligibility determination of the applicant.

(B) Facts considered in the department's need determination.

(C) The circumstances surrounding the applicant's hardship, if applicable.

(D) Any substantive changes in the applicant's financial situation after the original application was submitted.

(E) Facts that may have been unknown or unavailable at the time of the applicant's original application for assistance.

(F) Other compelling circumstances that may justify assistance in excess of the two thousand five hundred dollar ($2,500) threshold.

(3) An employee of the department who is otherwise eligible for a grant from the fund must submit the employee's application directly to the commission for review. The department shall have no influence in any part of the employee's application.

(4) The commission shall approve or deny within sixty (60) days an application for a grant filed with the commission after June 30, 2019, by an employee of the department. The commission shall return an incomplete application with a notation as to omissions. The return of an incomplete application shall be without prejudice.

(5) The department may engage with the applicant's identified vendor to verify debts or estimates and effectuate payment directly to the vendor.

As added by P.L.58-2006, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.144-2007, SEC.14; P.L.113-2010, SEC.79; P.L.99-2016, SEC.10; P.L.132-2019, SEC.2; P.L.42-2020, SEC.14; P.L.156-2020, SEC.49; P.L.53-2021, SEC.5; P.L.94-2026, SEC.54.
Ind. Code § 10-11-2-21 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 11 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-11-2-21
Enforcement powers; transfer of control or direction of department members prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. (a) The officers and police employees of the department have all necessary police powers:

(1) to enforce the laws of the state for the regulation and use of vehicles;

(2) for the protection of the surface or other physical part of the highways in Indiana; and

(3) without writ or warrant, to make an arrest for violation of the laws of the state for the regulation and use of vehicles when the violation is committed in their presence.

(b) The police employees of the department shall:

(1) prevent and detect offenses;

(2) apprehend offenders;

(3) enforce the laws; and

(4) perform other duties imposed upon them by law.

(c) Police employees of the department have:

(1) in any part of Indiana, the same powers concerning criminal matters and the enforcement of related laws as sheriffs, constables, and police officers have in their respective jurisdictions; and

(2) power to act as agents for the state on return of parolees, fugitives from justice, and persons extradited to Indiana for offenses.

(d) A warrant of arrest or search warrant may be executed by any police employee of the department in any part of the state, according to the terms of the warrant without endorsement.

(e) Police employees are subject to the call of the governor. The governor may assign to the department other police duties that the executive department considers advisable, including the duties performed by deputy fire marshals.

(f) Police employees have power to arrest, without warrant, a person who is committing or attempting to commit in their presence or view a violation of the laws of the state.

(g) Under order of the superintendent, police employees may cooperate with any other department of the state or with local authorities.

(h) Police employees may not:

(1) exercise their powers within the limits of a city in labor disputes; or

(2) suppress rioting and disorder;

except by direction of the governor or upon the request of the mayor of the city with the approval of the governor or, if the governor is not available, with the approval of the lieutenant governor. Outside the limits of a city, police employees may not exercise their power in labor disputes except by direction of the governor or upon the request of the judge of the circuit court of the county, with the approval of the governor or, if the governor is not available, with the approval of the lieutenant governor.

(i) The control or direction of the officers or members of the department may not be transferred or delegated to any other agency or officer of the state or any subdivision of the state.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-1-10.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-18-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-18-3-5
Petition hearing; remonstrance; appeal
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) On the day designated by the auditor or clerk for a hearing under section 3 of this chapter, the petitioners may make proof of the publication and posting of the notice of the hearing and present the petition to the board of commissioners or common council. However, if on or before the day of the hearing a written remonstrance is filed with the board of commissioners or common council, the board of commissioners or common council shall fix a new hearing date at least thirty (30) days but less than forty (40) days after the original hearing date. A written remonstrance must:

(1) be signed by citizens and taxpayers of the county or city;

(2) be equal in number to the signers of the petition; and

(3) ask that the memorial not be established or protest against the kind of memorial proposed and provide reasons for the protest. Before the new hearing date, additional names of citizens and taxpayers may be added to or withdrawn from the petition and remonstrance. A person who signs the petition may not be counted on a remonstrance against it. On or after the first day designated, a taxpayer may be added to a petition and remonstrance for hearing.

(b) If a remonstrance is not filed, the board of commissioners or common council may grant the petition and order the establishment of a memorial, subject to the conditions of this chapter. If a proper remonstrance is filed on the first day designated for the hearing, the board of commissioners or common council may grant the petition on or after the second day of the hearing as fixed by the board of commissioners, unless there is a greater number of qualified remonstrators against the memorial than petitioners for the memorial at that time. If this occurs, the petition shall be dismissed at the cost of the petitioners.

(c) A taxpayer of the county aggrieved by the action of the board may appeal its decision to the circuit court, superior court, or probate court of the county within ten (10) days in the same manner as other appeals are taken from the action of the board. The cause must be tried de novo.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-5-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.84-2016, SEC.59.
Ind. Code § 10-16-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-16-3-5
Erection of armories
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The state armory board shall erect or provide within Indiana armories for the use of the military and naval forces of the state for drill, meeting, and rendezvous purposes by the organization of the military or naval forces occupying the armories.

(b) All property of the United States or of the state issued to the occupying organization for military or naval purposes shall be stored and safely kept in the armories.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-2-12.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-14-6.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 10-14-6.5-3
"Political subdivision"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "political subdivision" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-13.

As added by P.L.94-2011, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-18-7-8 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 7 / Section 10-18-7-8
Board of trustees' duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The board of trustees of a memorial corporation shall do the following:

(1) Conduct the prudential affairs of the memorial corporation.

(2) Vote on the loans, investments, purchases, sales, and the policy and manner of conducting the affairs of the corporation.

(3) Keep all the money loaned, invested, or in some manner active and bring into the treasury funds to carry out the spirit and letter of this chapter.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-12-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 10-14-3-22 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-14-3-22
Orders, rules, and regulations; amendment and rescission
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. (a) The political subdivisions and agencies designated or appointed by the governor may make, amend, and rescind orders, rules, and regulations as necessary for emergency management purposes and to supplement the carrying out of this chapter that are not inconsistent with:

(1) orders, rules, or regulations adopted by the governor or by a state agency exercising a power delegated to it by the governor; and

(2) the:

(A) emergency management program; and

(B) emergency operations plan;

of the county in which the political subdivision is located.

(b) Orders, rules, and regulations have the full force and effect of law when:

(1) adopted by the governor or any state agency and a copy is filed:

(A) in the office of the secretary of state; or

(B) with the publisher (as defined in IC 4-22-2-3(f)) under IC 4-22-2; and

mailed to all members of the county emergency management advisory council at their last known addresses; or

(2) filed in the office of the clerk of the adopting or promulgating political subdivision or agency of the state if adopted by a political subdivision or agency authorized by this chapter to make orders, rules, and regulations.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-4-1-15.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.156-2020, SEC.48.
Ind. Code § 10-14-3-12 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-14-3-12
Disaster emergency; emergency gubernatorial powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) The governor shall declare a disaster emergency by executive order or proclamation if the governor determines that a disaster has occurred or that the occurrence or the threat of a disaster is imminent. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the state of disaster emergency continues until the governor:

(1) determines that the threat or danger has passed or the disaster has been dealt with to the extent that emergency conditions no longer exist; and

(2) terminates the state of disaster emergency by executive order or proclamation.

(b) A state of disaster emergency:

(1) that applies to the entire state may not continue for longer than sixty (60) days unless:

(A) the general assembly, by concurrent resolution, authorizes a renewal of the state of disaster emergency; and

(B) the state of disaster emergency is renewed by the governor; or

(2) that applies to one (1) or more specified counties, but that does not apply to the entire state, may not continue for longer than thirty (30) days unless the governor renews the state of disaster emergency.

Whenever the general assembly authorizes a renewal of a statewide disaster emergency under subdivision (1), the governor may renew the state of disaster emergency for not more than sixty (60) days.

(c) The general assembly, by concurrent resolution, may terminate a state of disaster emergency at any time. If the general assembly terminates a state of disaster emergency under this subsection, the governor shall issue an executive order or proclamation ending the state of disaster emergency.

(d) All executive orders or proclamations issued under this subsection must indicate the nature of the disaster, the area or areas threatened, and the conditions which have brought the disaster about or that make possible termination of the state of disaster emergency. An executive order or proclamation under this subsection shall be disseminated promptly by means calculated to bring the order's or proclamation's contents to the attention of the general public. Unless the circumstances attendant upon the disaster prevent or impede, an executive order or proclamation shall be promptly filed with the secretary of state and with the clerk of the city or town affected or with the clerk of the circuit court.

(e) An executive order or proclamation of a state of disaster emergency:

(1) activates the disaster response and recovery aspects of the state, local, and interjurisdictional disaster emergency plans applicable to the affected political subdivision or area; and

(2) is authority for:

(A) deployment and use of any forces to which the plan or plans apply; and

(B) use or distribution of any supplies, equipment, materials, and facilities assembled, stockpiled, or arranged to be made available under this chapter or under any other law relating to disaster emergencies.

(f) During the continuance of any state of disaster emergency, the governor is commander-in-chief of the organized and unorganized militia and of all other forces available for emergency duty. To the greatest extent practicable, the governor shall delegate or assign command authority by prior arrangement embodied in appropriate executive orders or regulations. This section does not restrict the governor's authority to delegate or assign command authority by orders issued at the time of the disaster emergency.

(g) In addition to the governor's other powers, and subject to sections 12.5 and 12.7 of this chapter, the governor may do the following while the state of emergency exists:

(1) Suspend the provisions of any regulatory statute prescribing the procedures for conduct of state business, or the orders, rules, or regulations of any state agency if strict compliance with any of these provisions would in any way prevent, hinder, or delay necessary action in coping with the emergency.

(2) Use all available resources of the state government and of each political subdivision of the state reasonably necessary to cope with the disaster emergency.

(3) Transfer the direction, personnel, or functions of state departments and agencies or units for performing or facilitating emergency services.

(4) Subject to any applicable requirements for compensation under section 31 of this chapter, commandeer or use any private property if the governor finds this action necessary to cope with the disaster emergency.

(5) Assist in the evacuation of all or part of the population from any stricken or threatened area in Indiana if the governor considers this action necessary for the preservation of life or other disaster mitigation, response, or recovery.

(6) Prescribe routes, modes of transportation, and destinations in connection with evacuation.

(7) Control ingress to and egress from a disaster area, the movement of persons within the area, and the occupancy of premises in the area.

(8) Suspend or limit the sale, dispensing, or transportation of alcoholic beverages, explosives, and combustibles.

(9) Make provision for the availability and use of temporary emergency housing.

(10) Allow persons who:

(A) are registered as volunteer health practitioners by an approved registration system under IC 10-14-3.5; or

(B) hold a license to practice:

(i) medicine;

(ii) dentistry;

(iii) pharmacy;

(iv) nursing;

(v) engineering;

(vi) veterinary medicine;

(vii) mortuary service; and

(viii) similar other professions as may be specified by the governor;

to practice their respective profession in Indiana during the period of the state of emergency if the state in which a person's license or registration was issued has a mutual aid compact for emergency management with Indiana.

(11) Give specific authority to allocate drugs, foodstuffs, and other essential materials and services.

(h) If a state of disaster emergency that applies to the entire state has ended, the governor may not call a new state of disaster emergency that applies to the entire state unless the new disaster is wholly unrelated to the earlier disaster. For purposes of this subsection, a new disaster is "wholly unrelated" to an earlier disaster if:

(1) the new disaster did not result, directly or indirectly, from the earlier disaster; or

(2) the earlier disaster did not cause, directly or indirectly, the new disaster.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-4-1-7.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.134-2008, SEC.2; P.L.1-2009, SEC.90; P.L.90-2010, SEC.1; P.L.99-2021, SEC.2; P.L.120-2024, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-19-12-3 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 19 / Chapter 12 / Section 10-19-12-3
Purpose
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. It is the purpose of this chapter to provide:

(1) a program of effective regulation of sources of radiation for the protection of the occupational health and safety and public health and safety;

(2) a program to promote an orderly regulatory pattern within Indiana, among the states, and between the federal government and Indiana, and facilitate intergovernmental cooperation with respect to use and regulation of sources of radiation to the end that duplication of regulation may be minimized;

(3) a program to establish procedures for assumption and performance of certain regulatory responsibilities with respect to byproduct, source, and special nuclear materials; and

(4) a program to permit use of sources of radiation consistent with the health and safety of the public.

As added by P.L.28-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-13-3-7.5 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-13-3-7.5
"Emergency placement"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.5. (a) As used in this chapter, "emergency placement" means an emergency out-of-home placement of a child by:

(1) the department of child services established by IC 31-25-1-1;

(2) a law enforcement officer;

(3) a caseworker;

(4) a juvenile probation officer; or

(5) a court;

as a result of exigent circumstances that require immediate placement with a person other than the child's parent, guardian, or custodian.

(b) The term includes any out-of-home placement for temporary care and custody of a child at or after the time of initial removal or transfer of custody of the child from the child's parent, guardian, or custodian, as authorized under any of the following:

(1) IC 31-34-2.

(2) IC 31-34-2.5.

(3) IC 31-34-4.

(4) IC 31-34-5.

(5) IC 31-37-4.

(6) IC 31-37-5.

(7) IC 31-37-6.

(c) The term does not include any proposed or actual change in location of the child's placement for continuing care and custody after the court has entered an order at the time of or following a detention hearing required under IC 31-34-5 or IC 31-37-6, unless a court or an agency responsible for the child's care and supervision determines that an immediate change in placement is necessary to protect the health or safety of the child.

(d) The term does not include placement to an entity or in a facility that is not a residence (as defined in IC 3-5-2.1-90) or that is licensed by the state.

As added by P.L.234-2005, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.26; P.L.146-2006, SEC.2; P.L.186-2025, SEC.92.
Ind. Code § 10-18-4-16 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 4 / Section 10-18-4-16
Donations, gifts, devises, and bequests
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. A city may receive donations, gifts, devises, and bequests for use by the board of public works for the purposes of this chapter. Any money received by the city may, without appropriation by the city's legislative body, be used for the purposes for which the money was donated, as provided in this chapter.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-6-15.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 10-13-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-13-2-6
Public officials; reporting requirements; cooperation with division; reporting noncompliance
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) If requested by the division, a public official or public agency dealing with crime or criminals or with delinquency or delinquents shall do the following:

(1) Install and maintain records needed for reporting data required by the division.

(2) Report to the division, as and when prescribed, all data requested.

(3) Report to the division all uniform crime data from the federal Uniform Crime Reporting Program using the National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) format as required by the division.

(4) Give the accredited agents of the division access to the records for the purpose of inspection.

(5) Cooperate with the division to the end that its duties may be properly performed.

(b) An official required under this chapter to furnish reports, information, or statistics to the criminal justice data division or a person employed by the official is not liable in any action arising out of having furnished the information in a manner as may be required by this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter.

(c) If a public official or public agency fails to comply with its duties under subsection (a), the division shall notify the Indiana criminal justice institute of the noncompliance in any manner approved by the Indiana criminal justice institute.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-2.5-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.35-2013, SEC.2; P.L.15-2017, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-14-3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-14-3-7
Declaration of purposes
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) Because of the existing and increasing possibility of disasters or emergencies of unprecedented size and destructiveness that may result from manmade or natural causes, to ensure that Indiana will be adequately prepared to deal with disasters or emergencies or to prevent or mitigate those disasters where possible, generally to provide for the common defense, to protect the public peace, health, and safety, and to preserve the lives and property of the people of the state, it is found and declared to be necessary:

(1) to provide for emergency management under the department of homeland security;

(2) to create local emergency management departments and to authorize and direct disaster and emergency management functions in the political subdivisions of the state;

(3) to confer upon the governor and upon the executive heads or governing bodies of the political subdivisions of the state the emergency powers provided in this chapter;

(4) to provide for the rendering of mutual aid among the political subdivisions of the state, with other states, and with the federal government to carry out emergency, disaster, or emergency management functions; and

(5) to authorize the establishment of organizations and the implementation of steps that are necessary and appropriate to carry out this chapter.

(b) It is also the purpose of this chapter and the policy of the state to:

(1) coordinate all emergency management functions of this state to the maximum extent with the comparable functions of:

(A) the federal government, including the federal government's various departments and agencies;

(B) other states and localities; and

(C) private agencies of every type;

so that the most effective preparation and use may be made of the nation's manpower, resources, and facilities for dealing with any disaster that may occur;

(2) prepare for prompt and efficient rescue, care, and treatment of persons victimized or threatened by disaster;

(3) provide a setting conducive to the rapid and orderly start of restoration and rehabilitation of persons and property affected by disasters;

(4) clarify and strengthen the roles of the:

(A) governor;

(B) state agencies; and

(C) local governments;

in the prevention of, preparation for, response to, and recovery from disasters;

(5) authorize and provide cooperation between departments of government in:

(A) disaster prevention;

(B) preparedness;

(C) response; and

(D) recovery;

(6) authorize and provide coordination of activities relating to:

(A) disaster prevention;

(B) preparedness;

(C) response; and

(D) recovery;

by agencies and officers of Indiana, and similar state-local, interstate, federal-state, and foreign activities in which the state and its political subdivisions may participate; and

(7) provide a disaster management system embodying all aspects of pre-disaster preparedness, disaster operations, and post-disaster response.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-4-1-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.175.
Ind. Code § 10-19-3.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 19 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 10-19-3.5-4
Establishment of office of school safety
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The office of school safety is established as an office within the department of homeland security for the purpose of coordinating and administering school safety resources.

As added by P.L.238-2025, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 10-11-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 11 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-11-3-1
Enforcement section established
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. There is established within the department an enforcement section of twenty (20) state police officers who, on behalf of the department of state revenue, shall enforce strict compliance with IC 8-2.1.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-1.5-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-13-5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 5 / Section 10-13-5-8
Authorization to operate alert programs; agreements with broadcaster
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The clearinghouse shall operate an Amber alert program, a green alert program, and a silver alert program.

(b) Upon the establishment of the Amber alert program, the green alert program, and the silver alert program, the clearinghouse may enter into an agreement with one (1) or more broadcasters to operate the Amber alert program, the green alert program, and the silver alert program under this chapter.

(c) The superintendent shall designate staff responsible for the operation of the Amber alert program, the green alert program, and the silver alert program.

(d) The department shall adopt guidelines governing the clearinghouse's operation of the Amber alert program, the green alert program, and the silver alert program. The department's guidelines may require that staff, upon receiving a report of a missing child or that a child has been abducted, or an endangered child, veteran at risk, or endangered adult is missing, immediately send electronically or by other means of communication a description of the missing child, abducted child or missing endangered child, missing veteran at risk, or missing endangered adult to one (1) or more broadcasters participating in the Amber alert program, the green alert program, or the silver alert program. The guidelines must include criteria that the clearinghouse shall use in determining whether to issue a silver alert or green alert and the geographic area or region in which to issue the silver alert or green alert.

(e) A broadcaster participating in the Amber alert program, the green alert program, or the silver alert program shall immediately broadcast:

(1) a description of the missing or abducted child, missing endangered child, missing veteran at risk, or missing endangered adult; and

(2) other information that will assist in locating the missing or abducted child, missing endangered child, missing veteran at risk, or missing endangered adult;

to the general public in accordance with the Amber alert plan agreement, green alert plan agreement, or silver alert plan agreement between the clearinghouse and the broadcaster.

(f) The department shall adopt guidelines governing the voluntary Amber alert program agreement, voluntary green alert program agreement, or voluntary silver alert program agreement between the clearinghouse and a broadcaster. The voluntary agreements between the clearinghouse and the broadcaster may include the following provisions:

(1) Upon receiving a notification as part of the Amber alert program, green alert program, or silver alert program, the broadcaster shall broadcast the information contained on the notice on an intermittent basis for a period of time as provided in the agreements between the clearinghouse and the broadcaster.

(2) The broadcaster shall treat the Amber alert notification, green alert notification, or silver alert notification as an emergency.

(3) The broadcaster shall ensure that the form of communication used to receive an Amber alert notification, a green alert notification, or a silver alert notification is:

(A) generally available to receive an Amber alert notification, a green alert notification, or a silver alert notification; and

(B) located such that the broadcaster will immediately become aware of an incoming Amber alert notification, green alert notification, or silver alert notification.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-7-5.5.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.43-2009, SEC.8; P.L.115-2018, SEC.3; P.L.40-2024, SEC.9; P.L.92-2026, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 10-11-2-31 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 11 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-11-2-31
Reporting guidelines; format; number and geographical dispersal
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. (a) The following definitions apply throughout this section:

(1) "Controlled substance" has the meaning set forth in IC 35-48-1.1-7.

(2) "Property" has the meaning set forth in IC 5-2-15-3.

(b) The superintendent shall adopt:

(1) guidelines; and

(2) a reporting form or a specified electronic format, or both;

for the report by a law enforcement agency under IC 5-2-15-3 of a property used in the illegal manufacture of a controlled substance.

(c) The guidelines adopted under this section must require a law enforcement agency to report the existence of a property used in the illegal manufacture of a controlled substance to:

(1) the department;

(2) the local fire department that serves the area in which the property is located; and

(3) the local health department in whose jurisdiction the property is located;

on the form or in the specified electronic format adopted by the superintendent.

(d) The guidelines adopted under this section:

(1) may incorporate a recommendation of the methamphetamine abuse task force (IC 5-2-14, expired June 30, 2007, and repealed) that the superintendent determines to be relevant;

(2) may require the department to report the existence of the property to one (1) or more additional agencies or organizations;

(3) must require the department to maintain reports filed under IC 5-2-15-3 in a manner permitting an accurate assessment of:

(A) the number of properties used in the illegal manufacture of a controlled substance located in Indiana in a specified period;

(B) the geographical dispersal of properties used in the illegal manufacture of a controlled substance located in Indiana in a specified period; and

(C) any other information that the superintendent determines to be relevant; and

(4) must require a law enforcement agency to report any other information that the superintendent determines to be relevant.

As added by P.L.192-2005, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.186-2007, SEC.7; P.L.3-2008, SEC.83; P.L.111-2018, SEC.4; P.L.30-2019, SEC.17; P.L.186-2025, SEC.89.
Ind. Code § 10-17-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-17-3-2
Copies necessary to secure benefits to military personnel
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The state or a county recorder shall provide upon request, without charge or fee, one (1) certified copy of a document or record if it is shown that the certified copy is necessary to secure benefits to:

(1) members of the military service;

(2) honorably discharged veterans; or

(3) surviving spouses or dependents of an individual described in subdivision (1) or (2);

under a federal or state law.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-5-7-1(a).]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.181-2025, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 10-14-6.5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 10-14-6.5-8
Mutual aid agreements; approval process
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A mutual aid agreement under this chapter must be approved in the same manner as interlocal cooperation agreements are approved under IC 36-1-7.

As added by P.L.94-2011, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-14-3-11 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-14-3-11
Governor; duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) The governor has general direction and control of the agency and is responsible for carrying out this chapter. In the event of disaster or emergency beyond local control, the governor may assume direct operational control over all or any part of the emergency management functions within Indiana.

(b) In performing the governor's duties under this chapter, the governor may, subject to sections 12.5 and 12.7 of this chapter, do the following:

(1) Make, amend, and rescind the necessary orders, rules, and regulations to carry out this chapter with due consideration of the plans of the federal government.

(2) Cooperate with the President of the United States and the heads of the armed forces, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the officers and agencies of other states in matters pertaining to emergency management and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery of the state and nation. In cooperating under this subdivision, the governor may take any measures that the governor considers proper to carry into effect any request of the President of the United States and the appropriate federal officers and agencies for any emergency management action, including the direction or control of disaster preparations, including the following:

(A) Mobilizing emergency management forces and other tests and exercises.

(B) Providing warnings and signals for drills, actual emergencies, or disasters.

(C) Shutting off water mains, gas mains, and electric power connections and suspending any other utility service.

(D) Conducting civilians and the movement and cessation of movement of pedestrians and vehicular traffic during, before, and after drills, actual emergencies, or other disasters.

(E) Holding public meetings or gatherings.

(F) Evacuating and receiving the civilian population.

(3) Take any action and give any direction to state and local law enforcement officers and agencies as may be reasonable and necessary for securing compliance with this chapter and with any orders, rules, and regulations made under this chapter.

(4) Employ any measure and give any direction to the Indiana department of health or local boards of health as is reasonably necessary for securing compliance with this chapter or with the findings or recommendations of the Indiana department of health or local boards of health because of conditions arising from actual or threatened:

(A) national security emergencies; or

(B) manmade or natural disasters or emergencies.

(5) Use the services and facilities of existing officers, agencies of the state, and of political subdivisions. All officers and agencies of the state and of political subdivisions shall cooperate with and extend services and facilities to the governor as the governor may request.

(6) Establish agencies and offices and appoint executive, technical, clerical, and other personnel necessary to carry out this chapter, including the appointment of full-time state and area directors.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-4-1-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.99-2021, SEC.1; P.L.56-2023, SEC.69.
Ind. Code § 10-18-3-15 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-18-3-15
Hall, coliseum, or building use; no preferences or admission fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) If the memorial established is a hall, coliseum, or building of a similar nature, the hall, coliseum, or building must be used for public purposes of all kinds, but especially for the purpose of perpetuating and keeping those principles alive for which World War I was fought.

(b) Space must be provided for memorial tablets, works of art, relics, souvenirs, war records, and things that are:

(1) connected with or growing out of the war; and

(2) appropriate in the building in the opinion of the board of trustees.

Institutes, exhibits, shows, and entertainment of all kinds may be held in the building in the discretion of the board of trustees.

(c) The trustees may let the building for hire and fix a charge for letting the building for hire.

(d) A preference may not be shown to a church, political party, or class of society. However, this provision may not be construed to require or permit the use of the building by an organization or person to promulgate doctrines inimical to the government of the United States or Indiana.

(e) The memorial may not be:

(1) located, in whole or in part:

(A) upon land; or

(B) within land;

(2) connected to land; or

(3) used in connection with a land enclosure or other structure:

for which an admission fee is charged or that is used or controlled by a person or an organization other than the trustees in charge of the memorial.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-5-15.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 10-19-13-4 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 19 / Chapter 13 / Section 10-19-13-4
"Serum PFAS levels"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "serum PFAS levels" means the level of PFAS chemicals in an individual's blood.

As added by P.L.132-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-12-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 12 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-12-2-3
Qualification of trust under Internal Revenue Code; benefit limitations
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The pension trust shall satisfy the qualification requirements in Section 401 of the Internal Revenue Code, as applicable to the pension trust. In order to meet those requirements, the pension trust is subject to the following provisions, notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, IC 10-12-3, or IC 10-12-4:

(1) The pension advisory board shall distribute the corpus and income of the pension trust to participants and their beneficiaries in accordance with this chapter, IC 10-12-3, and IC 10-12-4.

(2) A part of the corpus or income of the pension trust may not be used or diverted to any purpose other than the exclusive benefit of the participants and their beneficiaries.

(3) Forfeitures arising from severance of employment, death, or any other reason may not be applied to increase the benefits any participant would otherwise receive under this chapter, IC 10-12-3, or IC 10-12-4.

(4) If the pension trust is terminated or if all contributions to the pension trust are completely discontinued, the rights of each affected participant to the benefits accrued at the date of the termination or discontinuance, to the extent then funded, are nonforfeitable.

(5) All benefits paid from the pension trust shall be distributed in accordance with the requirements of Section 401(a)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code and the regulations under that section. To meet those requirements, the pension trust is subject to the following provisions:

(A) The life expectancy of a participant, the participant's spouse, or the participant's beneficiary shall not be recalculated after the initial determination for purposes of determining benefits.

(B) If a participant dies before the distribution of the participant's benefits has begun, distributions to beneficiaries must begin no later than December 31 of the calendar year immediately following the calendar year in which the participant died.

(C) The amount of an annuity paid to a participant's beneficiary may not exceed the maximum determined under the incidental death benefit requirement of the Internal Revenue Code.

(6) The pension advisory board may not:

(A) determine eligibility for benefits;

(B) compute rates of contribution; or

(C) compute benefits of participants or beneficiaries;

in a manner that discriminates in favor of participants who are considered officers, supervisors, or highly compensated, as provided under Section 401(a)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(7) Benefits paid under this chapter, IC 10-12-3, or IC 10-12-4 may not exceed the maximum benefit specified by Section 415 of the Internal Revenue Code.

(8) The salary taken into account under this chapter, IC 10-12-3, or IC 10-12-4 may not exceed the applicable amount under Section 401(a)(17) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(9) The trustee may not engage in a transaction prohibited by Section 503(b) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter or IC 10-12-3, and solely for the purposes of the benefits provided under IC 10-12-3, the benefit limitations of Section 415 of the Internal Revenue Code shall be determined by applying the provisions of Section 415(b)(10) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended by the Technical and Miscellaneous Revenue Act of 1988. This section constitutes an election under Section 415(b)(10)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code to have Section 415(b) of the Internal Revenue Code, other than Section 415(b)(2)(G) of the Internal Revenue Code, applied without regard to Section 415(b)(2)(F) of the Internal Revenue Code (before its repeal on June 7, 2001, by P.L.107-16) to anyone who did not first become a participant before January 1, 1990.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-2-2.5 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.42-2011, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 10-17-12-3 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 12 / Section 10-17-12-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.58-2006, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.144-2007, SEC.11. Repealed by P.L.113-2010, SEC.170.
Ind. Code § 10-14-3-21 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-14-3-21
Public property; leases and contracts; employment of personnel
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. (a) If the governor considers it to be in the public interest, on terms and conditions as the governor considers necessary to promote the public welfare and protect the interests of the state, the governor may:

(1) authorize a department or an agency of the state to lease or lend real or personal property of the state to the President of the United States, the heads of the armed forces, or the Federal Emergency Management Agency; and

(2) enter into a contract on behalf of the state for the:

(A) lease or loan to a political subdivision of the state of real or personal property of the state; or

(B) temporary transfer or employment of personnel of the state to or by a political subdivision of the state.

(b) The president of the county fiscal body and the president of the county executive, if the county does not contain a consolidated city, or the county executive, if the county contains a consolidated city, of each county of the state and the executive of each city and town in the state may, in accordance with the emergency management program and emergency operations plan of the county in which the city or town is located, do the following:

(1) Enter into a contract or lease with the state, accept any loan, or employ personnel. A political subdivision may equip, maintain, use, and operate any property and employ necessary personnel in accordance with the purposes for which the contract is executed.

(2) Do all things and perform acts that the governor considers necessary to effectuate the purpose of the contract.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-4-1-14.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 10-14-3.5-21 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 10-14-3.5-21
Adherence to the scope of practice established by Indiana law; modification or restriction of health or veterinary services; unauthorized practice; administrative sanctions
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. (a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c), a volunteer health practitioner shall adhere to the scope of practice for a similarly licensed practitioner established by the licensing provisions, practice acts, or other laws of Indiana.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), this chapter does not authorize a volunteer health practitioner to provide services that are outside the practitioner's scope of practice, even if a similarly licensed practitioner in Indiana would be permitted to provide the services.

(c) The department of homeland security may modify or restrict the health or veterinary services that volunteer health practitioners may provide under this chapter. An order under this subsection may take effect immediately, without prior notice or comment, and is not a rule within the meaning of IC 4-22-2.

(d) A host entity may restrict the health or veterinary services that a volunteer health practitioner may provide under this chapter.

(e) A volunteer health practitioner does not engage in unauthorized practice unless the practitioner has reason to know of a limitation, modification, or restriction under this section or that a similarly licensed practitioner in Indiana would not be permitted to provide the services. A volunteer health practitioner has reason to know of a limitation, modification, or restriction or that a similarly licensed practitioner in Indiana would not be permitted to provide a service if:

(1) the practitioner knows the limitation, modification, or restriction exists or that a similarly licensed practitioner in Indiana would not be permitted to provide the service; or

(2) from all the facts and circumstances known to the practitioner at the relevant time, a reasonable person would conclude that the limitation, modification, or restriction exists or that a similarly licensed practitioner in Indiana would not be permitted to provide the service.

(f) In addition to the authority granted by laws of Indiana other than this chapter to regulate the conduct of health practitioners, a licensing board or other disciplinary authority in Indiana:

(1) may impose administrative sanctions upon a health practitioner licensed in Indiana for conduct outside of Indiana in response to an out-of-state emergency;

(2) may impose administrative sanctions upon a practitioner not licensed in Indiana for conduct in Indiana in response to an in-state emergency; and

(3) shall report any administrative sanctions imposed upon a practitioner licensed in another state to the appropriate licensing board or other disciplinary authority in any other state in which the practitioner is known to be licensed.

(g) In determining whether to impose administrative sanctions under subsection (f), a licensing board or other disciplinary authority shall consider the circumstances in which the conduct took place, including any exigent circumstances, and the practitioner's scope of practice, education, training, experience, and specialized skill.

As added by P.L.134-2008, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.1-2009, SEC.96.
Ind. Code § 10-16-7-10 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 7 / Section 10-16-7-10
Written orders calling to active duty; discretion in carrying out orders
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. An officer whose command is called out under section 9 of this chapter and who is reporting to any civil officer may require the civil officer to make the order in writing and prescribe the outline of the duties required of the officer and the officer's command. The officer may decline to obey the orders until the orders are put in writing. Although the commanding officer must obey all lawful written orders of the civil officer, the military officer may use the officer's discretion as to the manner of carrying out the orders if the officer complies with their spirit.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-4-7.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-16-1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-16-1-11
"General orders"
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. "General orders" means the official instructions issued by the military department of Indiana.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-1-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-16-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 10-16-4-1
Establishment
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) There shall be a local armory board at each armory in Indiana.

(b) This subsection applies to an armory that is used and occupied by one (1) military unit. The local armory board consists of the following three (3) members:

(1) One (1) member appointed by the state armory board.

(2) The ranking two (2) officers of the local military unit.

(c) This subsection applies to an armory that is used and occupied by more than one (1) military unit. The local armory board consists of the following members:

(1) One (1) member appointed by the state armory board.

(2) The ranking officer of each major unit using and occupying the armory.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-2-24.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-17-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-17-1-9
County service officer, city service officer, and assistants
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) Subject to subsection (h), a county executive shall employ a service officer and may employ service officer assistants to serve the veterans of the county. However, with the approval of the commission, two (2) or more counties may enter into an agreement to employ a service officer if each county demonstrates to the commission that the workload does not justify each county employing a separate county service officer.

(b) Subject to subsection (h), the mayor of a city may employ a service officer and may employ service officer assistants to serve the veterans of the city.

(c) The service officer shall:

(1) be:

(A) a veteran who received a discharge from military service under conditions other than conditions set forth in IC 10-17-12-8.1(2) and who has at least six (6) months of active service in the armed forces of the United States; or

(B) a service officer assistant with not less than two (2) years of experience; and

(2) be a resident of Indiana or become a resident of Indiana not more than six (6) months after the service officer's start date.

(d) A service officer assistant must be a resident of Indiana or become a resident of Indiana not later than six (6) months after the service officer assistant's start date and:

(1) satisfy the requirements specified in subsection (c)(1); or

(2) be the spouse, surviving spouse, parent, or child of a person who satisfies the requirements specified in subsection (c)(1).

(e) A rule contrary to subsection (c) or (d) is void.

(f) County and city fiscal bodies may appropriate funds necessary for the purposes described in this section.

(g) Every county or city official and department of the county or city shall cooperate with the service officer and shall provide the service officer with information necessary in connection with the performance of the service officer's duties. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to require a county or city to share information that is otherwise considered confidential in accordance with law.

(h) After June 30, 2026, a service officer must be accredited by the department in order to provide service to veterans on behalf of the county or city.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-5-1-11.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.144-2007, SEC.9; P.L.105-2014, SEC.1; P.L.108-2016, SEC.2; P.L.42-2020, SEC.4; P.L.203-2025, SEC.5; P.L.238-2025, SEC.23; P.L.94-2026, SEC.42.
Ind. Code § 10-16-11-7 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 11 / Section 10-16-11-7
Council of administration; audit and settlement of accounts
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The council of administration shall:

(1) audit and settle the account of the organization for which the council is appointed; and

(2) pass specific resolves for all expenditures of the funds of the organization.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-7-7.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-11-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 11 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-11-2-6
Appointment of superintendent
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The governor shall appoint a superintendent of the department.

(b) The superintendent:

(1) shall be selected on the basis of training and experience; and

(2) must:

(A) have:

(i) served at least five (5) years as a police executive; or

(ii) had five (5) years experience in the management of military, semi-military, or police bodies;

to equip the superintendent for the position; and

(B) have been trained in police affairs or public administration.

(c) The superintendent:

(1) is the executive officer; and

(2) has general charge of the work of the department.

(d) The superintendent shall serve at the pleasure of the governor.

(e) The governor shall fix the salary of the superintendent.

(f) The superintendent may be removed by the governor with or without cause.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-1-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-18-4-12 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 4 / Section 10-18-4-12
Boards of trustees for joint city and county memorials
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) Except as provided in subsection (f), if a city enters into a contract with the county in which it is located to establish a joint city and county World War memorial, there is established a board of trustees that consists of five (5) members, named "Trustees of the World War Memorial for the County ____________ and the city of ______________", giving the name of the county and the name of the city. The mayor of the city shall appoint two (2) trustees, and the board of commissioners of the county shall appoint three (3) trustees. The trustees shall be appointed by the mayor for a term of three (3) years. The trustees shall be appointed by the board of commissioners for a term of three (3) years.

(b) The trustees shall be selected without regard to their political affiliations, but not more than three (3) trustees may be members of the same political party. The mayor may not appoint more than one (1) trustee from any political party, and the board of commissioners may not appoint more than two (2) trustees from any political party. The trustees must be persons of high standing and character. The trustees shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for any reasonable expenses necessarily incurred by them in the performance of their duties.

(c) The judge of the circuit court may, for just cause, based upon written charges:

(1) specifying the alleged misconduct; and

(2) filed by the mayor of the city or the board of commissioners;

remove any member of the board of trustees, after notice to the member and a public hearing. In case of a vacancy caused by removal or otherwise, the mayor or board of commissioners making the original appointment shall appoint some qualified individual to fill the unexpired term.

(d) Each trustee shall execute a bond to the county and city in the sum of five thousand dollars ($5,000), conditioned for the faithful performance of the trustee's duties as trustee, with surety approved by the judge of the circuit court. Each of the trustees shall take and subscribe an oath that the trustee will:

(1) support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Indiana; and

(2) faithfully discharge all of the duties as trustee.

The oath must be endorsed on the bond, and the bond and oath must be filed with the circuit court clerk.

(e) If a joint county and city World War memorial is established under this chapter, the following apply:

(1) The board of trustees established by this chapter for that purpose has all the powers and may perform all the duties in relation to the acquisition of the real property and the construction of the joint county and city World War memorial as is conferred upon a board of commissioners erecting a county World War memorial.

(2) All money appropriated by the city and the county for the World War memorial shall be disbursed upon estimates submitted by the board of trustees and certified to the proper officers of the city and the proper officers of the county for the respective proportions as provided in the contract between the city and county. Upon these certifications, the proper city and county officers shall draw warrants to pay the amounts certified.

(f) A board of trustees may not be established under this section if the city enters into a contract with the county in which it is located to join the county in acquiring interests in real property to be dedicated by the city and the county and added to real property that may be designated by the state for World War memorial and other public purposes.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-6-11.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 10-11-2-28.5 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 11 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-11-2-28.5-b
Salary matrix for capitol police officers; adjustments
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. 28.5. (a) After June 30, 2007, the board shall use a salary matrix that categorizes salaries of capitol police officers described in section 28 of this chapter within each rank based upon the rank held and the number of years of service in the department through the tenth year. The salary ranges the board assigns to each rank shall be divided into a base salary and ten (10) increments above the base salary, with:

(1) the base salary in the rank paid to a capitol police officer with less than one (1) year of service in the department; and

(2) the highest salary in the rank paid to a capitol police officer with at least ten (10) years of service in the department.

(b) For purposes of creating the salary matrix prescribed by this section, the board may not approve salary ranges for any rank of capitol police officers that are less than the salary ranges effective for that rank on January 1, 2006.

(c) The salary matrix prescribed by this section shall be reviewed and approved by the budget agency biennially in even-numbered years before implementation.

(d) The salary matrix developed under subsection (a) must use the same percentage differentials between increments that are used for the salary matrix for police employees under section 13 of this chapter.

(e) The board shall adjust the salary matrix prescribed by this section whenever a revision or adjustment is made to a pay plan developed under IC 4-15-2.2-27 for which all executive branch employees are generally eligible. The adjusted percentage increase of the salary matrix and each corresponding salary increment in the salary matrix is equal to the percentage by which the revised or adjusted statewide average salary of all executive branch state employees exceeds the statewide average salary of all executive branch state employees on July 1 of the immediately preceding year.

As added by P.L.83-2006, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.114-2022, SEC.16; P.L.213-2025, SEC.107.
Ind. Code § 10-21-3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 21 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-21-3-6
Specialized firearms instruction; use of grant funds for approved course
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) A charter school, accredited nonpublic school, or school corporation that receives a grant from the department under section 3 of this chapter shall ensure that any teacher, school staff member, or school employee of the charter school, accredited nonpublic school, or school corporation who receives training funded by the grant enrolls in a course of firearms instruction that meets the requirements specified in section 4 of this chapter.

(b) The course of firearms instruction may be completed in parts or phases if permitted by the course instructor.

As added by P.L.218-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-14-6.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 10-14-6.5-2
"Emergency responder"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) As used in this chapter "emergency responder" means a person:

(1) who is required to possess a license, certificate, permit, or other official recognition for the person's expertise in a particular field or area of knowledge; and

(2) whose assistance is desirable during an emergency.

(b) The term includes, but is not limited to, the following:

(1) Firefighters, including hazardous materials personnel, specialized rescue personnel, extrication personnel, water rescue personnel, and other specialized personnel.

(2) Emergency medical services personnel.

(3) Law enforcement officers.

(4) Physicians.

(5) Nurses.

(6) Mental health practitioners, veterinary practitioners, and other public health practitioners.

(7) Emergency management personnel.

(8) Public works personnel.

As added by P.L.94-2011, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-19-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-19-3-8
Variances to rules governing state disaster relief fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The executive director may grant a variance to a rule governing the state disaster relief fund under 290 IAC 1. A variance granted under this section must promote the effective and expeditious distribution of relief assistance.

(b) The executive director may grant a variance to a rule under subsection (a) if an applicant for financial assistance under 290 IAC 1-1 or 290 IAC 1-2 does the following:

(1) Submits to the executive director a written or electronic request for the variance in the form and manner specified by the executive director.

(2) Documents that compliance with the rule specified in the application for the variance will create an undue hardship on the applicant, as determined by the executive director.

(3) Documents that the applicant for the variance will be in substantial compliance with 290 IAC 1-1 or 290 IAC 1-2, as applicable, after the variance is granted, as determined by the executive director.

(4) Documents that noncompliance with the rule specified in the application for a variance will not be adverse to public health and safety or the purposes of the fund, as determined by the executive director.

(c) A variance granted under subsection (b) must be conditioned upon compliance with the alternative method approved by the executive director. Noncompliance with the alternative method constitutes the violation of a rule of the executive director and may be the basis for revoking the variance.

As added by P.L.45-2012, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.57-2020, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 10-18-3-17 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-18-3-17
Gifts and bequests
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. This chapter does not prevent a gift or bequest by deed, will, or otherwise of property to a county or city for a memorial of the kind described in this chapter. A county and city may accept a bequest and gift. Property given to the county or city in this manner may be used exclusively or in conjunction with other donated property or county or city funds for a memorial. If a gift or bequest is made to a county or city, proper recognition of the gift or bequest shall be shown in connection with the memorial.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-5-17.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 10-13-5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 5 / Section 10-13-5-10
Notification of clearinghouse of located child
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) Upon receiving notification from a parent or legal custodian that a missing child has been found, a law enforcement agency shall immediately notify the clearinghouse.

(b) Not later than sixty (60) days after the law enforcement agency described in subsection (a) complies with the requirements under federal law for periodic updates of the entries made to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) concerning a missing child, the law enforcement agency described in subsection (a) shall review reports made to the clearinghouse and update the information.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-7-7.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.36-2004, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-19-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 19 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-19-1-1
Application of definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article.

As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 10-16-10-8 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-16-10-8
Seizure of military property
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) An officer shall report illegal disposition of property.

(b) All law enforcement officers and all commissioned and noncommissioned officers of the national guard shall seize immediately all military property:

(1) found in the possession of any person who is not the legal custodian or owner of the property; or

(2) from a person who may secrete, sell, dispose of, offer for sale, purchase, or retain the military property;

after a demand has been made upon the person or the person's legal representative for the return of the military property.

(c) A law enforcement officer, commissioned officer, or noncommissioned officer of the national guard shall report the officer's action to the adjutant general.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-6-11.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-13-3-36 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-13-3-36
Fees; nonprofit organizations; family and children division; family and children offices; professional licensing agency; educational institutions
Status: in_force

Revisor's Note: P.L.145-2026 contained two different Indiana Code sections numbered SECTION 50. The following text is published from the SECTION 50 of P.L.145-2026 that amended IC 10-13-3-36, effective July 1, 2026.

Sec. 36. (a) The department may not charge a fee for responding to a request for the release of a limited criminal history record if the request is made by a nonprofit organization:

(1) that has been in existence for at least ten (10) years; and

(2) that:

(A) has a primary purpose of providing an individual relationship for a child with an adult volunteer if the request is made as part of a background investigation of a prospective adult volunteer for the organization;

(B) is a community intellectual disability and other developmental disabilities center (as defined in IC 12-7-2.1-77);

(C) is a supervised group living facility licensed under IC 12-28-5;

(D) is an area agency on aging designated under IC 12-10-1;

(E) is a community action agency (as defined in IC 12-14-23-2);

(F) is the owner or operator of a hospice program licensed under IC 16-25-3; or

(G) is a community mental health center (as defined in IC 12-7-2.1-78).

(b) Except as provided in subsection (d), the department may not charge a fee for responding to a request for the release of a limited criminal history record made by the department of child services or the division of family resources if the request is made as part of a background investigation of an applicant for a license under IC 12-17.2 or IC 31-27.

(c) The department may not charge a fee for responding to a request for the release of a limited criminal history if the request is made by a school corporation, special education cooperative, or nonpublic school (as defined in IC 20-18-2-12) as part of a background investigation of a prospective or current employee or a prospective or current adult volunteer for the school corporation, special education cooperative, or nonpublic school.

(d) As used in this subsection, "state agency" means an authority, a board, a branch, a commission, a committee, a department, a division, or another instrumentality of state government, including the executive and judicial branches of state government, the principal secretary of the senate, the principal clerk of the house of representatives, the executive director of the legislative services agency, a state elected official's office, or a body corporate and politic, but does not include a state educational institution. The department may not charge a fee for responding to a request for the release of a limited criminal history if the request is made:

(1) by a state agency; and

(2) through the computer gateway that is administered by the office of technology established by IC 4-13.1-2-1.

(e) The department may not charge a fee for responding to a request for the release of a limited criminal history record made by the Indiana professional licensing agency established by IC 25-1-5-3 if the request is:

(1) made through the computer gateway that is administered by the office of technology; and

(2) part of a background investigation of a practitioner or an individual who has applied for a license issued by a board (as defined in IC 25-1-9-1).

(f) The department may not charge a church or religious society a fee for responding to a request for the release of a limited criminal history record if:

(1) the church or religious society is a religious organization exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code;

(2) the request is made as part of a background investigation of a prospective or current employee or a prospective or current adult volunteer; and

(3) the employee or volunteer works in a nonprofit program or ministry of the church or religious society, including a child care ministry registered under IC 12-17.2-6.

(g) The department may not charge the school of education of a public or private postsecondary educational institution a fee for responding to a request for the release of a limited criminal history record if the request is made as part of a background investigation of a student before or after the student begins the student's field or classroom experience. However, the department may charge the student a fee for responding to a request for the release of a limited criminal history record.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 5-2-5-13.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.138-2003, SEC.2; P.L.158-2003, SEC.1; P.L.261-2003, SEC.12; P.L.97-2004, SEC.42; P.L.1-2005, SEC.118; P.L.177-2005, SEC.30; P.L.1-2006, SEC.172; P.L.145-2006, SEC.30; P.L.142-2006, SEC.1; P.L.2-2007, SEC.147; P.L.121-2009, SEC.2; P.L.117-2015, SEC.4; P.L.51-2016, SEC.1; P.L.145-2026, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 10-12-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 12 / Chapter 7 / Section 10-12-7-1
"Account"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. For purposes of this chapter, "account" means the supplemental allowance reserve account described in section 2 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.129-2024, SEC.9 and P.L.136-2024, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 10-16-13-10 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 13 / Section 10-16-13-10
Conforming to customs and usages of navy
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) The general routine of duty, discipline, and exercise of naval battalions and posts must conform with the laws, customs, and usages of the navy, as far as the laws, customs, and usages of the navy apply.

(b) If the laws, customs, and usages of the navy do not apply, then the routine of duty, discipline, and exercise must conform to the laws governing the volunteer forces of the state.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-10-10.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-18-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 6 / Section 10-18-6-2
Articles of association
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The articles of association must specify the following:

(1) The corporate name of the veterans association.

(2) The object of the association, with the proposed plan of doing business.

(3) The city or town and county of the principal place of business of the association.

(4) The term of existence of the association.

(5) The names of the association's directors or trustees who are to serve for the first year and until the directors' or trustees' successors take office.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-11-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 10-13-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 8 / Section 10-13-8-1
"Blue alert"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "blue alert" means the transmission of information about a law enforcement officer who is killed, seriously injured, or missing in the line of duty under a blue alert program.

As added by P.L.38-2013, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-14-3-5.5 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-14-3-5.5
"Local travel advisory"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.5. As used in this chapter, "local travel advisory" means the level of emergency declared under section 29 of this chapter by the principal executive officer of a political subdivision to alert the traveling public of emergency conditions that may require the imposition of travel restrictions.

As added by P.L.40-2011, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-14-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 4 / Section 10-14-4-2
"Eligible entity"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "eligible entity" means a county, a city, a town, a township, or an individual who has incurred loss or cost because of a disaster.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-4-1-29(a).]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.107-2007, SEC.1; P.L.71-2013, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 10-16-1-20 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-16-1-20
"Troop"
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. "Troop" has the same meaning as comparably used in the national military establishment.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-1-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-12-7-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 12 / Chapter 7 / Section 10-12-7-0.5
Application
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. This chapter applies to the state police pre-1987 benefit system covered by IC 10-12-3 and the state police 1987 benefit system covered by IC 10-12-4.

As added by P.L.129-2024, SEC.9 and P.L.136-2024, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 10-16-1-5.8 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-16-1-5.8
"Civilian cyber corps volunteer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.8. "Civilian cyber corps volunteer" means an individual who has entered into an agreement with the adjutant general to serve as a deployable member in the Indiana civilian cyber corps program.

As added by P.L.94-2026, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 10-19-12-4 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 19 / Chapter 12 / Section 10-19-12-4
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter:

(1) "Byproduct material" means:

(A) any radioactive material (except special nuclear material) yielded in or made radioactive by exposure to the radiation incident to the process of producing or utilizing special nuclear material;

(B) the tailings or wastes produced by the extraction or concentration of uranium or thorium from any ore processed primarily for its source material content;

(C) any discrete source of radium-226 that is produced, extracted, or converted after extraction for use for a commercial, medical, or research activity;

(D) any material that has been made radioactive by use of a particle accelerator and is produced, extracted, or converted after extraction for use for a commercial, medical, or research activity; and

(E) any discrete source of naturally occurring radioactive material, other than source material, that is extracted or converted after extraction for use in a commercial, medical, or research activity, if the governor, after determination by the NRC, declares by order that the source would pose a threat similar to the threat posed by a discrete source of radium-226 to the public health and safety.

(2) "Civil penalty" means any monetary penalty levied on a licensee or registrant because of violations of statutes, regulations, licenses, or registration certificates, but does not include criminal penalties.

(3) "Closure" or "site closure" means all activities performed at a waste disposal site, such as stabilization and contouring, to assure that the site is in a stable condition so that only minor custodial care, surveillance, and monitoring are necessary at the site following termination of a licensed operation.

(4) "Decommissioning" means final operational activities at a facility to dismantle site structures, to decontaminate site surfaces and remaining structures, to stabilize and contain residual radioactive material, and to carry out any other activities to prepare the site for postoperational care.

(5) "Department" means the Indiana department of homeland security established by IC 10-19-2-1.

(6) "Disposal of low-level radioactive waste" means the isolation of such waste from the biosphere by emplacement in a land burial facility.

(7) "General license" means a license effective under regulations promulgated by the department without the filing of an application with the department or the issuance of licensing documents to particular persons to transfer, acquire, own, possess, or use quantities of, or devices or equipment utilizing, radioactive material.

(8) "High-level radioactive waste" means:

(A) irradiated reactor fuel;

(B) liquid wastes resulting from the operation of the first cycle solvent extraction system, or equivalent, and the concentrated wastes from subsequent extraction cycles, or equivalent, in a facility for reprocessing irradiated reactor fuel; and

(C) solids into which such liquid wastes have been converted.

(9) "Ionizing radiation" means gamma rays and x-rays, alpha and beta particles, high-speed electrons, neutrons, protons, and other nuclear particles; but not sound or radio waves, or visible, infrared, or ultraviolet light.

(10) "Low-level radioactive waste" means radioactive waste not classified as high-level radioactive waste, transuranic waste, spent nuclear fuel, or byproduct material.

(11) "Nonionizing radiation" means the following:

(A) Any electromagnetic radiation, other than ionizing electromagnetic radiation.

(B) Any sonic, ultrasonic, or infrasonic wave.

(12) "Person" means any individual, corporation, partnership, firm, association, trust, estate, public or private institution, group, state agency other than the department, political subdivision of this state, any other state or political subdivision or agency thereof, and any legal successor, representative, agent, or agency of the foregoing, but not including federal government agencies.

(13) "Radiation" means ionizing radiation and nonionizing radiation.

(14) "Radiation generating equipment" means any manufactured product or device, or component part of such a product or device, or any machine or system that during operation can generate or emit radiation except those that emit radiation only from radioactive material.

(15) "Radioactive material" means material (solid, liquid, or gas) that emits ionizing radiation spontaneously. It includes accelerator produced, byproduct, naturally occurring, source, and special nuclear materials.

(16) "Registration" means registration with the department in accordance with rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.

(17) "Source material" means uranium or thorium, or any combination thereof, in any physical or chemical form, or ores which contain by weight one-twentieth of one percent (0.05%) or more of uranium, thorium, or any combination thereof. Source material does not include special nuclear material.

(18) "Source material mill tailings" means the tailings or wastes produced by the extraction or concentration of uranium or thorium from any ore processed primarily for its source material content, including discrete surface wastes resulting from underground solution extraction processes, but not including underground ore bodies depleted by such solution extraction processes.

(19) "Source material milling" means any processing of ore, including underground solution extraction of unmined ore, primarily for the purpose of extracting or concentrating uranium or thorium that results in the production of source material mill tailings.

(20) "Sources of radiation" means collectively, radioactive material and radiation generating equipment.

(21) "Special nuclear material" means plutonium, uranium 233, and uranium enriched in the isotope 233 or in the isotope 235, but does not include source material; or any material artificially enriched by any of the foregoing, but does not include source material.

(22) "Specific license" means a license, issued to a named person upon application filed under the regulations promulgated under this chapter, to use, manufacture, produce, transfer, receive, acquire, or possess quantities of, or devices or equipment utilizing, radioactive material.

(23) "Spent nuclear fuel" means irradiated nuclear fuel that has undergone at least one (1) year's decay since being used as a source of energy in a power reactor. Spent fuel includes the special nuclear material, byproduct material, source material, and other radioactive material associated with fuel assemblies.

(24) "Transuranic waste" means radioactive waste containing alpha emitting transuranic elements, with radioactive half-lives greater than five (5) years, in excess of ten (10) nanocuries per gram.

As added by P.L.28-2022, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-13-8-12 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 8 / Section 10-13-8-12
Civil immunity for broadcast or display of blue alert
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) A broadcaster or electronic billboard operator that has agreed to participate in the blue alert program and that:

(1) receives a blue alert notification from the department; and

(2) broadcasts or displays information contained in the notification that the department considers necessary;

is immune from civil liability based on the broadcast or display of the information received from the department.

(b) If:

(1) a person enters into an agreement with the department to establish or maintain a blue alert website; and

(2) the agreement provides that only the department has the ability to place information on the website;

the person is immune from civil liability for the information placed on the website by the department. However, this subsection does not affect the applicability of IC 34-13-3 to the department.

As added by P.L.38-2013, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-2025, SEC.145.
Ind. Code § 10-16-13-3 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 13 / Section 10-16-13-3
Officers; rank
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The officers of each naval battalion consist of one (1) commander and a staff to consist of the following:

(1) One (1) executive officer, with the rank of lieutenant commander.

(2) One (1) navigating officer and four (4) watch officers with the rank of lieutenant.

(3) One (1) chief engineer, one (1) paymaster, and one (1) surgeon, each with the rank of lieutenant.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-10-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-12-1-0.2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-12-1-0.2
P.L.146-1987 intended to be codification and restatement of law; no effect on substantive operation of prior law
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.2. (a) The:

(1) addition of IC 10-1-1.9 (before its repeal, now codified in this chapter) and IC 10-1-2.2 (before its repeal, now codified at IC 10-12-3);

(2) amendments made to IC 10-1-2-2 (before its repeal, now codified at IC 10-12-2-2); and

(3) repeal of IC 10-1-2-1;

by P.L.146-1987 are intended to be a codification and restatement of applicable or corresponding provisions of IC 10-1-2-1. If P.L.146-1987 repealed and replaced a law in the same form or in a restated form, the substantive operation and effect of that law continue uninterrupted.

(b) The:

(1) addition of IC 10-1-1.9 (before its repeal, now codified in this chapter), and IC 10-1-2.2 (before its repeal, now codified at IC 10-12-3);

(2) amendments made to IC 10-1-2-2 (before its repeal, now codified at IC 10-12-2-2); and

(3) repeal of IC 10-1-2-1;

do not affect rights or liabilities accrued, penalties incurred, crimes committed, or proceedings begun before July 1, 1987. Those rights, liabilities, penalties, crimes, and proceedings continue and shall be imposed and enforced as if P.L.146-1987 had not been enacted.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.234.
Ind. Code § 10-17-13.5-1.7 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 13.5 / Section 10-17-13.5-1.7
"Primary caregiver"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.7. As used in this chapter, "primary caregiver" means an individual who:

(1) is at least eighteen (18) years of age;

(2) is:

(A) the veteran's:

(i) spouse;

(ii) parent or stepparent;

(iii) son, daughter, stepson, or stepdaughter;

(iv) brother, sister, stepbrother, or stepsister;

(v) niece or nephew;

(vi) aunt or uncle;

(vii) daughter-in-law or son-in-law; or

(viii) grandparent; or

(B) currently residing with the veteran on a full-time basis; and

(3) provides care for the veteran, including:

(A) personal care services;

(B) essential household services; or

(C) everyday basic care.

As added by P.L.238-2025, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 10-11-10-1 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 11 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-11-10-1
"Fund"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the Internet crimes against children fund established by section 2 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.165-2021, SEC.135.
Ind. Code § 10-11-11-4 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 11 / Chapter 11 / Section 10-11-11-4
Term of physician; comprehensive report
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) If a physician is selected, the physician shall serve a two (2) year term as an employee or contractor of the state police department. During the two (2) year term, the physician shall assist the state police department in creating a comprehensive report. The report shall be presented to the state police superintendent, the Indiana department of health, and the legislative council. The report must detail the findings of the state police department, or of the physician, if applicable, including:

(1) the need for a state medical examiner's office;

(2) various staffing models for the office;

(3) contracting options for assistant medical examiners;

(4) state forensic laboratory needs;

(5) contracting models for forensic laboratory facilities;

(6) certification and training standards for the state medical examiner and assistant examiners;

(7) accreditation considerations for the state medical examiner's office;

(8) under what circumstances the state medical examiner's office may be used; and

(9) under what circumstances the state medical examiner's office must be used.

(b) The report shall be:

(1) submitted on or before July 15, 2021; and

(2) in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.

(c) The report may include any other information that the state police department or physician believes would be helpful.

As added by P.L.102-2019, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.65.
Ind. Code § 10-14-3.5-14 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 10-14-3.5-14
"Veterinary services"
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. As used in this chapter, "veterinary services" means the provision of treatment, care, advice, guidance, or other services or supplies related to the health or death of an animal or to animal populations to the extent necessary to respond to an emergency, including:

(1) diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of an animal disease, injury, or other physical or mental condition by the prescription, administration, or dispensing of vaccine, medicine, surgery, or therapy;

(2) use of a procedure for reproductive management; and

(3) monitoring and treatment of animal populations for diseases that have spread or demonstrate the potential to spread to humans.

As added by P.L.134-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 10-14-3.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 10-14-3.5-6
"Health facility"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "health facility" means an entity licensed under the laws of Indiana or another state to provide health or veterinary services.

As added by P.L.134-2008, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 10-19-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 19 / Chapter 9 / Section 10-19-9-3
Training program for public safety service providers
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The department shall develop and provide a training program for public safety service providers.

(b) Participation in the training program is optional for a provider.

As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.187-2021, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 10-16-7-7 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 7 / Section 10-16-7-7
Governor; ordering on state duty; immunity from civil prosecution; order or requisition by President of the United States; procurement of medical insurance
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The governor shall order on state duty all or part of the Indiana National Guard in the following cases:

(1) War.

(2) Invasion.

(3) Insurrection.

(4) Public disaster.

(5) Breach of the peace or imminent danger of breach of the peace.

(6) Forcible obstruction of the execution of the laws, or reasonable belief that the execution of the laws will be obstructed.

(7) At any other time the governor considers necessary.

(b) A member of the Indiana National Guard who is ordered out on duty may not be held civilly liable for any act done by the person in the discharge of the person's military duty. The member may not be subject to criminal prosecution if an alleged criminal act occurred while the member was carrying out the orders of a superior officer that the member reasonably believed to be legal orders under all of the attendant facts and circumstances.

(c) If the President of the United States calls, orders, or requisitions troops, the governor shall first order into the service of the United States the organization and arms of the service specified in the president's requisition.

(d) If a civil suit or proceeding is commenced in any court by any person against any member of the Indiana National Guard acting under the authority of an order described in subsection (b), the attorney general shall defend the member. If the action or proceeding is criminal, the governor shall designate counsel to represent the accused and the state will be financially responsible for the expense of the defense of any civil or criminal action incurred. The expenses for the defense shall be paid by the adjutant general out of appropriated funds.

(e) The adjutant general may procure a medical insurance plan for members of the Indiana National Guard who are ordered to state active duty.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-4-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.155-2025, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-11-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 11 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-11-1-2
"Board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Board" refers to the state police board established by IC 10-11-2-5.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-1-2(5).]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-16-4-7 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 10-16-4-7
Record of receipts and disbursements; funds; reports
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) A local armory board may retain all rental, income, earnings, and any and all other receipts accrued through its operation of the local armory.

(b) The local armory board shall keep a full and complete record of funds the board receives and disburses. The report is subject to audit and submitted to the adjutant general not later than July 1 of each year and at other times as the adjutant general requires.

(c) A local armory board, subject to approval of the state armory board, may expend revenue received for the improvement, including street improvement, alterations, repair, and maintenance of the armory and facilities under its control. The local armory board may expend the funds for the benefit of state military organizations assigned to the local armory. If the funds are not needed for the operation, repair, and maintenance of the armory, or if a military organization is not assigned to the armory, the state armory board may order the funds turned over to the state armory board. The transferred funds may be used for the benefit of other armories of the state or of the national guard of the state or expended as a whole.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-2-30.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-13-4-14 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 4 / Section 10-13-4-14
Rules; challenges to accuracy of information
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) The council shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to do the following:

(1) Assure the completeness and accuracy of juvenile history data.

(2) Protect information from loss, alteration, destruction, or improper direct access to the information files.

(3) Prevent unreasonable interference with the regular discharge of the duties of employees of law enforcement agencies.

(4) Carry out this chapter.

(b) If a person makes a challenge under section 12(b) of this chapter, the department shall:

(1) make the changes requested, if the department determines the data is in error; or

(2) conduct a hearing under IC 4-21.5, if requested by the person making the challenge.

(c) The rules adopted under this chapter must provide for inspection and release of juvenile history data in a reasonable and timely manner.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 5-2-5.1-15.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 10-17-15-9 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 15 / Section 10-17-15-9
Duties of department
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The Indiana department of veterans' affairs shall assist a private employer in determining if an applicant is a veteran in a manner that protects personal privacy consistent with applicable privacy laws and regulations.

As added by P.L.205-2015, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-13-4-8 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 4 / Section 10-13-4-8
"Reportable act"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "reportable act" means a delinquent act that would be a felony if committed by an adult.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 5-2-5.1-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 10-12-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 12 / Chapter 7 / Section 10-12-7-3
Source of money
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The account consists of:

(1) amounts appropriated by the general assembly;

(2) amounts transferred to the account by the general assembly; and

(3) surcharge amounts deposited under section 5 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.129-2024, SEC.9 and P.L.136-2024, SEC.36. Amended by P.L.226-2025, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-19-11-1 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 19 / Chapter 11 / Section 10-19-11-1
Public policy
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Whereas radiation may improve the health, welfare, and productivity of the public if used properly, but may impair the health of the public and the industrial and agricultural potentials of Indiana if used improperly, it is the public policy of Indiana to encourage constructive uses of radiation and to control the harmful effects of radiation.

As added by P.L.29-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-11-2-26 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 11 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-11-2-26
Weigh station personnel; powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. (a) The superintendent may assign qualified persons who are not state police officers to supervise or operate permanent or portable weigh stations. A person assigned under this section may stop, inspect, and issue citations to operators of trucks and trailers having a declared gross weight of at least ten thousand one (10,001) pounds and buses at a permanent or portable weigh station or while operating a clearly marked Indiana state police vehicle for violations of the following:

(1) IC 6-1.1-7-10.

(2) IC 6-6-1.1-1202.

(3) IC 6-6-2.5.

(4) IC 6-6-4.1-12.

(5) IC 8-2.1.

(6) IC 9-18 (before its expiration) or IC 9-18.1.

(7) IC 9-19.

(8) IC 9-20.

(9) IC 9-21-7-2 through IC 9-21-7-11.

(10) IC 9-21-8-41 pertaining to the duty to obey an official traffic control device for a weigh station.

(11) IC 9-21-8-45 through IC 9-21-8-48.

(12) IC 9-21-8-59.

(13) IC 9-21-9.

(14) IC 9-21-15.

(15) IC 9-24-1-1.

(16) IC 9-24-1-7.

(17) IC 9-24-3-4.5.

(18) IC 9-24-4 (before its expiration).

(19) IC 9-24-5 (before its expiration).

(20) Except as provided in subsection (c), IC 9-24-6.1.

(21) IC 9-24-8.5.

(22) IC 9-24-11-4.

(23) IC 9-24-11-7.

(24) IC 9-24-11-8(a).

(25) IC 9-24-11-8(b).

(26) IC 9-24-13-3.

(27) IC 9-24-18-1.

(28) IC 9-24-19-1.

(29) IC 9-25-4-3.

(30) IC 9-28-4.

(31) IC 9-28-5.

(32) IC 10-14-8.

(33) IC 13-17-5-1, IC 13-17-5-3, or IC 13-17-5-4.

(34) IC 13-30-2-1.

(b) For the purpose of enforcing this section, a person assigned under this section may detain a person in the same manner as a law enforcement officer under IC 34-28-5-3.

(c) A person assigned under this section may not enforce IC 9-24-6.1-7 and IC 9-24-6.1-8.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-1-25.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.210-2005, SEC.72; P.L.156-2006, SEC.23; P.L.21-2007, SEC.4; P.L.26-2010, SEC.1; P.L.125-2012, SEC.399; P.L.135-2013, SEC.11; P.L.2-2014, SEC.51; P.L.217-2014, SEC.180; P.L.198-2016, SEC.633; P.L.257-2017, SEC.41; P.L.88-2022, SEC.4; P.L.23-2026, SEC.60.
Ind. Code § 10-11-2-12 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 11 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-11-2-12
Employees; appointments; political activities
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) The superintendent:

(1) with the approval of the board;

(2) within the limits of any appropriation made available for the purpose; and

(3) subject to section 14 of this chapter;

shall appoint personnel to the ranks, grades, and positions of the department that the superintendent considers necessary for the efficient administration of the department.

(b) The superintendent shall:

(1) devise and administer examinations designed to test applicants; and

(2) appoint only those applicants who best meet the prescribed standards and prerequisites.

(c) An employee appointed to the department is on probation for one (1) year from the date of appointment. The board may extend the employee's probationary status for cause for a period of not more than one (1) additional year.

(d) An employee may:

(1) be a candidate for elected office or a political party office if permitted under 5 U.S.C. 1502 and serve in that office if elected;

(2) be appointed to or selected for a pro tempore appointment to any office and serve in that office if appointed or selected; and

(3) if the employee is not on duty, solicit votes and campaign funds and challenge voters for the office for which the person is a candidate.

An employee may serve in a part-time local elected office. However, service in a part-time local elected office must be in accordance with IC 4-2-6 and the rules and employee policies of the department. If elected to other than a part-time local elected office, the employee or appointee shall resign as an employee or appointee before assuming elected office.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-1-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.100-2012, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 10-11-2-14 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 11 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-11-2-14
Training school
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) The superintendent, with the approval of the board, shall organize and maintain a training school for police employees of the department.

(b) A police employee may not be assigned to regular active duty until the police employee receives the training and successfully passes the course for probationers prescribed by the superintendent.

(c) Training courses, other than for probationers, shall be prescribed and conducted by the superintendent for all police employees of the department.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-1-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-16-20-3 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 20 / Section 10-16-20-3
Rights and protections of servicemember's dependent
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. After giving notice to a plaintiff, as applicable, the dependent of a servicemember has the same rights and protections provided to a servicemember under Title II of the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. App. 521 through 527).

As added by P.L.156-2015, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 10-11-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 11 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-11-2-4
Department established
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The state police department is established.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-1-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-18-1-31 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-18-1-31
War Memorial fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. (a) The Indiana War Memorial fund:

(1) is subject to the laws of this state that concern the deposits and safekeeping of public funds; and

(2) shall be deposited under the advisory supervision of the state board of finance in the same way and manner and at the same rate of interest and under the same restriction as state funds.

(b) Interest that accrues to the fund shall be added to and become a part of the Indiana War Memorial fund.

(c) The Indiana War Memorial fund and the accounts of each public officer, employee, or person entrusted by law with the raising, disposition, or expenditure of the fund or any part of the fund are subject to the same penalties and the same provisions for publicity as are provided by law for state funds and state officers.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-29.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 10-17-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 4 / Section 10-17-4-5
Action for damages
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. An employer that refuses to grant an employee a temporary leave of absence as provided in section 4 of this chapter is subject to a suit for any damages sustained by the person denied the leave of absence.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-5-9-2.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 10-14-5-14 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 5 / Section 10-14-5-14
Right to alter, amend, or repeal
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. Right To Alter, Amend, or Repeal.

The right to alter, amend, or repeal this chapter is hereby expressly reserved. The consent granted by this chapter shall:

(1) not be construed as impairing or in any manner affecting any right or jurisdiction of the United States in and over the subject of the compact;

(2) not be construed as consent to the National Guard Mutual Assistance Compact;

(3) be construed as understanding that the first paragraph of Article II of the compact provides that emergencies will require procedures to provide immediate access to existing resources to make a prompt and effective response;

(4) not be construed as providing authority under Article III (a)(7) that does not otherwise exist for the suspension of statutes or ordinances;

(5) be construed as understanding that Article III (c) does not impose any affirmative obligation to exchange information, plans, and resource records on the United States or any party which has not entered into the compact; and

(6) be construed as understanding that Article XIII does not affect the authority of the President over the National Guard provided by Article I of the Constitution of the United States and 10 U.S.C.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-4-2.5-14.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 10-14-3.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 10-14-3.5-1
"Disaster relief organization"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "disaster relief organization" means an entity that provides emergency or disaster relief services that include health or veterinary services provided by volunteer health practitioners and:

(1) is designated or recognized as a provider of the services under a disaster response and recovery plan adopted by an agency of the federal government or the department of homeland security; or

(2) regularly plans and conducts the entity's activities in coordination with an agency of the federal government or the department of homeland security.

As added by P.L.134-2008, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.1-2009, SEC.93.
Ind. Code § 10-17-1-7 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-17-1-7
Powers of attorney
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) A power of attorney authorizing action on behalf of a veteran in obtaining a benefit or an advantage for a veteran provided under Indiana law must run to an authorized agency or individual recognized by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

(b) A rule contrary to this section is void.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-5-1-9.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.144-2007, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 10-22-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 22 / Chapter 4 / Section 10-22-4-2
Designation of city of Indianapolis
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The state police department may designate the city of Indianapolis as a pilot project location due to the concentration of high-risk sites and special event assessment rating events. A location with a pilot project designation must comply with federal requirements.

As added by P.L.72-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-18-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-18-2-6
Design and construction plan
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) A county executive establishing a world war memorial shall adopt a design and a plan for the construction of a world war memorial.

(b) A county executive:

(1) may employ architects and other personnel necessary to design and supervise the building of a world war memorial; and

(2) shall not adopt any design or plan for a world war memorial that, together with the cost of real estate and other expenses for the establishment of the memorial, exceeds the amount authorized for the project. However, this limitation may not restrict the right of a county executive to enter into any contract with any city located in the county for the joint construction of a world war memorial.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-1-6.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 10-17-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 4 / Section 10-17-4-3
Action for damages
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. If an employer fails to comply with sections 1 and 2 of this chapter, an employee may:

(1) bring an action at law for damages for the employer's noncompliance; or

(2) apply to the circuit court, superior court, or probate court for equitable relief that is just and proper under the circumstances.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-5-8-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.84-2016, SEC.58.
Ind. Code § 10-16-1-5.5 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-16-1-5.5
"Civil air patrol"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.5. "Civil air patrol" refers to the Indiana wing of the civil air patrol.

As added by P.L.10-2007, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-19-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 19 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-19-1-2
"Council"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Council" refers to the governor's security council established by IC 10-19-8.1-2.

As added by P.L.22-2005, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.249-2019, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-19-13.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 19 / Chapter 13.5 / Section 10-19-13.5-2
"Medal"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "medal" refers to the Hoosier first responder medal of honor described in section 3 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.55-2024, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-21-3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 21 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-21-3-7
Specialized firearms instruction; completion certificate
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) A teacher, school staff member, or school employee who successfully completes a course of firearms instruction described in section 4 of this chapter shall be awarded a certificate of completion by the course instructor.

(b) A certificate of completion described under this section shall display the following information:

(1) The course enrollee's name.

(2) The course instructor's name.

(3) The course instructor's handwritten signature.

(4) The date of course completion.

(5) Any other information deemed relevant or necessary by the course instructor.

As added by P.L.218-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-11-2-30 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 11 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-11-2-30
Wellness program
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. The department may establish a wellness program for department employees as set forth in IC 4-15-13.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-3-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-22-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 22 / Chapter 6 / Section 10-22-6-3
Suspention or revocation of participation
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The superintendent of the state police department shall suspend or revoke participation if required by federal audit, if a participating agency fails to comply with federal or state procedures or if federal authorization is withdrawn.

As added by P.L.72-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-17-12-7.5 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 12 / Section 10-17-12-7.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.50-2009, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.99-2016, SEC.8; P.L.42-2020, SEC.12; P.L.53-2021, SEC.3; P.L.238-2025, SEC.33. Repealed by P.L.94-2026, SEC.48.
Ind. Code § 10-16-1-8.5 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-16-1-8.5
"Cybersecurity client"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8.5. "Cybersecurity client" means a:

(1) state agency (as defined in IC 4-1-10-2);

(2) political subdivision (as defined in IC 36-1-2-13);

(3) state educational institution (as defined in IC 21-7-13-32);

(4) critical infrastructure facility (as defined in IC 35-46-10-1); or

(5) critical infrastructure utility (as defined in IC 35-46-10-1);

that has requested and is using the rapid response assistance of the Indiana civilian cyber corps program under the direction of the adjutant general.

As added by P.L.94-2026, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 10-17-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-17-1-5
Director of veterans' affairs
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The position of director of veterans' affairs is established. The governor shall appoint the director for a four (4) year term. However, the term of office of the director terminates when the term of office of the governor terminates or when a successor to the director is appointed and qualified. The director must be:

(1) an honorably discharged veteran who has at least six (6) months active service in the armed forces of the United States; and

(2) a citizen of Indiana and a resident of Indiana for at least two (2) cumulative years preceding the director's appointment.

(b) The director is entitled to reimbursement for necessary traveling and other expenses.

(c) The governor may remove the director if the governor considers the director guilty of misconduct, incapability, or neglect of duty.

(d) The governor shall appoint an assistant director of veterans' affairs. The assistant director is entitled to receive reimbursement for necessary traveling and other expenses. The assistant director has the same qualifications as the director of veterans' affairs and shall assist the director in carrying out this chapter.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-5-1-7.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.144-2007, SEC.6; P.L.42-2020, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-16-9-8 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 9 / Section 10-16-9-8
Marshals
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The president or military judge of a general and a special court-martial and a summary court officer may each appoint by warrant and at any time remove one (1) or more marshals. A marshal shall do the following:

(1) If ordered by the president of a general or special court-martial or summary court officer, execute any process, mandate, or order issued by the president or court or officer.

(2) Perform all acts and duties authorized to be performed by any sheriff, marshal, or constable under this article.

(b) A commanding officer imposing disciplinary punishment under section 6 of this chapter may request the summary court officer having jurisdiction over the unit to appoint a marshal to carry out the process, mandate, or order issued by the commanding officer.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-5-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-18-4-21 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 4 / Section 10-18-4-21
Property exempt from taxation
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. All property:

(1) constituting a city World War memorial;

(2) constituting a joint county and city World War memorial; or

(3) used or acquired in connection with a city or a joint county and city World War memorial;

for any purpose authorized by this chapter is exempt from taxation for all purposes.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-6-21.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 10-19-3-3.5 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 19 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-19-3-3.5
Appointment of state emergency medical services medical director; qualifications; duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.5. (a) For purposes of this section, "EMS" means emergency medical services.

(b) For purposes of this section, "state EMS medical director" refers to the state emergency medical services medical director appointed under subsection (c).

(c) The executive director shall appoint an individual to serve as the state emergency medical services medical director. The individual must have the following qualifications:

(1) Thorough knowledge of state EMS laws and administrative rules and regulations.

(2) At least five (5) years experience in the following:

(A) Medical direction of out of hospital EMS.

(B) Emergency department treatment of acutely ill and injured patients.

(3) Significant experience and familiarity with the following:

(A) The design and operation of statewide EMS systems.

(B) Working with national and other state EMS committees.

(4) At the time of the individual's appointment, has a valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in Indiana.

(5) Be certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

(6) Other areas of knowledge and expertise that the executive director determines essential.

The state EMS medical director shall be an employee of the department.

(d) The executive director shall submit the name of the individual whom the executive director would like to appoint as state EMS medical director to the Indiana emergency medical services commission created by IC 16-31-2-1. The commission may, by a majority of the members, vote not later than thirty (30) days after the submission on whether to approve the appointment. If the commission:

(1) does not take any action; or

(2) by a majority of the commission votes to approve the appointment of the individual;

not later than thirty (30) days after, the appointment shall become effective. If a majority of the commission votes not later than thirty (30) days after the submission of the appointment to not approve the appointment, the executive director shall restart the appointment process and submit an alternative individual for appointment.

(e) The state EMS medical director shall oversee all pre-hospital aspects of the statewide EMS system, including the following:

(1) Medical components for systems of care that interface or integrate with the statewide EMS system, including the following:

(A) Statewide planning for trauma, burn, cardiac, and stroke care.

(B) Domestic preparedness.

(C) EMS for children.

(2) For all levels of emergency responders, establishment of the following:

(A) Statewide model guidelines and best practices for all patient care activities to ensure delivery of medical care consistent with professionally recognized standards.

(B) A statewide EMS continuous quality improvement program.

(C) A statewide EMS advocacy program.

(3) In cooperation with appropriate state and local agencies, training and certification of all EMS providers.

(f) The state EMS medical director shall assist the executive director on all issues related to statewide EMS, including the following:

(1) Consulting with EMS medical directors.

(2) In consultation with the Indiana emergency medical services commission created by IC 16-31-2-1, providing guidance and assistance on the following matters:

(A) Scope of practice for EMS providers.

(B) Restrictions placed on EMS certifications.

(C) Appropriate corrective and disciplinary actions for EMS personnel.

(D) Education and training on emerging issues in EMS.

(3) EMS system research.

(4) Coordination of all medical activities for disaster planning and response.

(5) Improving quality of care, research, and injury prevention programs.

(6) Partnering with state agencies, including the Indiana department of health and state educational institutions, to develop public safety education and outreach programs.

As added by P.L.187-2021, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.77.
Ind. Code § 10-16-7-5 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 7 / Section 10-16-7-5
Government officers and employees; leave of absence for training or active duty; differential pay
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in subsections (d) and (e), this section applies to all officers and employees of the state or any county, township, municipality, or school corporation in Indiana who are members.

(b) A member is entitled to receive from the member's employer a leave of absence from the member's respective duties in addition to regular vacation period without loss of time or pay for the time that the member is:

(1) on training duties of the state under the order of the governor as commander in chief; or

(2) a member of any reserve component under the order of the reserve component authority;

for any consecutive or nonconsecutive period that does not exceed a total of fifteen (15) days in any calendar year. The entitlement to a leave of absence without loss of time or pay provided in this subsection is not at the discretion of the member's employer.

(c) A member is entitled to receive from the member's employer a leave of absence from the member's respective duties in addition to the member's regular vacation period for the total number of days that the member is on state active duty under section 7 of this chapter or other active duty described in section 23 of this chapter. Except as provided in subsections (d) and (e), a leave of absence provided under this subsection may be with or without loss of time or pay at the discretion of the member's employer.

(d) A leave of absence granted under subsection (c) to a qualified member by the qualified member's employer must be granted without loss of time.

(e) In addition to any other benefits provided in this chapter, a qualified member is entitled to receive compensation equal to the difference between the qualified member's active duty military pay and the salary that the qualified member would have received from the qualified member's employer if the qualified member had not been called to active duty. The employer shall pay the qualified member compensation under this subsection for the duration of the qualified member's active duty military service. The employer shall pay the qualified member's compensation under this subsection from money appropriated to the employer.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-4-3 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.22-2017, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 10-16-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-16-2-5
Governor's honorary staff; chief of staff
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The governor may appoint an honorary staff of aides with the brevet title of colonel, lieutenant colonel or major, or comparable naval rank.

(b) The staff officers hold office at the will of the governor. Their commissions expire with the term of office of the governor making the appointment.

(c) The adjutant general shall be ex officio chief of staff.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-1-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-17-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-17-1-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-5-1-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.113-2010, SEC.170.
Ind. Code § 10-16-10-11 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-16-10-11
Accounting of state and federal property; use of public property for personal benefit prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) Federal property loaned to the state for use by the Indiana national guard or other purposes shall be issued and accounted for in the manner prescribed by national guard regulations or other pertinent federal directives.

(b) State property shall be issued and accounted for in the manner prescribed by the governor or state laws.

(c) All public property:

(1) shall be used in the manner and for the purposes intended in the public service; and

(2) may not be used by an individual for the individual's personal benefit, pleasure, or gain.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-6-14.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-16-9-10 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 9 / Section 10-16-9-10
Jurisdiction; presumptions and burden of proof
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The jurisdiction of the courts and boards established by this chapter is presumed, and the burden of proof rests on any person seeking to oust the courts or boards of jurisdiction in any action or proceedings.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-5-10.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-13-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-13-2-5
Duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The division, under the supervision and direction of the superintendent and in accordance with the rules adopted under this chapter, shall do the following:

(1) Collect data necessary for the accomplishment of the purposes of this chapter from all persons and agencies mentioned in section 6 of this chapter.

(2) Prepare and distribute to all the persons and agencies the forms to be used in reporting data to the division. The forms also must provide for items of information needed by federal bureaus, agencies, or departments engaged in the development of national criminal statistics.

(3) Prescribe the form and content of records to be kept by the persons and agencies to ensure the correct reporting of data to the division.

(4) Instruct the persons and agencies in the installation, maintenance, and use of records and equipment and in the manner of reporting to the division.

(5) Tabulate, analyze, and interpret the data collected.

(6) Supply data, upon request, to federal bureaus, agencies, or departments engaged in collecting and analyzing national criminal statistics.

(7) Present the following to the governor:

(A) Not later than June 1 and December 1 of each year, a report containing the criminal statistics of the preceding six (6) months.

(B) At other times the superintendent considers necessary or the governor requests, reports on public aspects of criminal statistics in a sufficiently general distribution for public enlightenment.

(8) Upon request of the Indiana criminal justice institute, transmit not later than June 1 and December 1 of each year, a report containing the criminal statistics of Marion County for the preceding six (6) months, to assist the Indiana criminal justice institute in implementing the Marion County violent crime reduction pilot project under IC 5-2-6-26. This subdivision expires December 31, 2027.

(b) All laws regulating privacy or restricting use of the data apply to any data collected.

(c) The division may accept data and reports from agencies other than those required to report under this chapter if the data and reports are consistent with the purposes of this chapter.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-2.5-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.97-2004, SEC.41; P.L.15-2017, SEC.1; P.L.103-2022, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 10-10.5-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 10.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-10.5-1-2
"Indiana first responder"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Indiana first responder" means an individual who:

(1) is employed by;

(2) is a member of; or

(3) serves as a volunteer for;

a public safety agency, a 9-8-8 crisis response center (as defined in IC 12-21-8-1), or a mobile crisis team (as defined in IC 12-21-8-3) certified by the division of mental health and addiction under IC 12-21-8-10, and whose duties include responding rapidly to an emergency.

As added by P.L.113-2020, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.122-2026, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 10-17-12-0.7 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 12 / Section 10-17-12-0.7
Purpose of fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.7. The purpose of the fund established in section 8 of this chapter is to provide short term financial assistance to qualifying applicants for housing, utilities, medical services, basic transportation, child care, education, employment, food, and other essential family support expenses that qualifying applicants are not otherwise able to afford.

As added by P.L.50-2009, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.169-2013, SEC.4; P.L.99-2016, SEC.6; P.L.53-2021, SEC.1; P.L.61-2023, SEC.5; P.L.94-2026, SEC.47.
Ind. Code § 10-14-8-8 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 8 / Section 10-14-8-8
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The director may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-8-3-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.22-2005, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 10-19-8.1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 19 / Chapter 8.1 / Section 10-19-8.1-3
Members
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The council consists of the following members:

(1) The governor or the governor's designee.

(2) The executive director of the department of homeland security.

(3) The superintendent of the state police department.

(4) The adjutant general.

(5) The state health commissioner.

(6) The commissioner of the department of environmental management.

(7) The chairman of the Indiana utility regulatory commission.

(8) The director of the department of natural resources or, if designated by the director, the deputy director who manages the bureau of administration.

(9) The chief information officer of the office of technology.

(10) The speaker of the house of representatives or the speaker's designee.

(11) The president pro tempore of the senate or the president pro tempore's designee.

(12) The minority leader of the house of representatives or the minority leader's designee.

(13) The minority leader of the senate or the minority leader's designee.

(b) The members of the council described in subsection (a)(10) through (a)(13) are nonvoting members.

As added by P.L.249-2019, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.127-2022, SEC.2; P.L.42-2024, SEC.72.
Ind. Code § 10-16-7-19 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 7 / Section 10-16-7-19
Pensions; funeral expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) A member of the Indiana National Guard who is wounded or disabled or was disabled in the service of the state including service related to:

(1) a riot;

(2) a tumult;

(3) a breach of the peace;

(4) a resistance to process;

(5) an invasion;

(6) a public disaster;

(7) the aid of civil authority; or

(8) a lawfully ordered parade, drill, encampment, or inspection;

within ten (10) years preceding the member's application for a pension under this chapter shall, upon proof of the disability, be placed on the roll of invalid pensioners of the state and shall receive out of money in the state treasury not otherwise appropriated, upon the audit of the adjutant general and approval of the governor, the same pension or reward that a person under similar circumstances would receive from the United States. In case of a wound, an injury, or a disease that results in death, the surviving spouse, dependent children, or dependent parent of the member of the Indiana National Guard shall receive the pension and reward dating from the time of receiving the injuries on account of which the pension or reward is allowed. An officer or enlisted person is not entitled while in active service to apply for or receive a pension.

(b) If a member of the Indiana National Guard dies in the active service of the state, the member's reasonable funeral expenses, not exceeding twenty thousand dollars ($20,000), shall be paid by the state in the manner as the governor directs.

(c) This section does not make applicable any provision of the national service life insurance law of the United States, and the pension or reward granted under this section shall be that provided for by the pension laws of the United States in substance, without regard to form.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-4-20.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.92-2016, SEC.1; P.L.155-2025, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 10-16-6-11 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 6 / Section 10-16-6-11
Inactive national guard
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) The inactive national guard of Indiana consists of those federally recognized officers and persons placed in the inactive national guard under the provisions of national guard regulations.

(b) The administration of the inactive national guard shall be in accordance with applicable national guard regulations.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-3-11.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-16-8-13 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 8 / Section 10-16-8-13
Group insurance
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. The adjutant general of Indiana, with the approval of the governor and subject to the availability of funds, may procure a policy of group insurance for and covering members of the Indiana guard reserve covering and insuring against any injury received or had by members from any accident while actively providing voluntary service to the state.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-8-14.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.170-2022, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 10-14-5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 5 / Section 10-14-5-8
Compensation
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. ARTICLE VIII—Compensation.

Each party state shall provide for the payment of compensation and death benefits to injured members of the emergency forces of that state and representatives of deceased members of such forces in case such members sustain injuries or are killed while rendering aid under this compact, in the same manner and on the same terms as if the injury or death were sustained within their own state.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-4-2.5-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 10-13-3-40 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-13-3-40
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.190-2006, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.91-2014, SEC.33. Repealed by P.L.108-2019, SEC.190.
Ind. Code § 10-16-23-4 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 23 / Section 10-16-23-4
Response requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Upon the governor's authorization under section 3 of this chapter, the military police force of the Indiana National Guard shall respond:

(1) in accordance with the National Incident Management System; and

(2) in coordination with the Indiana state police.

As added by P.L.94-2026, SEC.41.
Ind. Code § 10-19-8.1-12 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 19 / Chapter 8.1 / Section 10-19-8.1-12
Transfer of powers and duties
Status: reserved

Sec. 12. (a) On July 1, 2019, all powers, duties, agreements, and liabilities of the counterterrorism and security council are transferred to the council, as the successor agency.

(b) On July 1, 2019, all records and property of the counterterrorism and security council, including appropriations and other funds under the control or supervision of the counterterrorism and security council, are transferred to the council, as the successor agency.

(c) After June 30, 2019, any amounts owed to the counterterrorism and security council before July 1, 2019, are considered to be owed to the council, as the successor agency.

(d) After June 30, 2019, a reference to the counterterrorism and security council in a statute, rule, or other document is considered a reference to the council, as the successor agency.

As added by P.L.249-2019, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 10-18-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-18-3-1
Authority to erect memorials; establishing memorial
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Counties and cities may provide and maintain a suitable memorial to commemorate the:

(1) courage, valor, and sacrifice of the members of the armed forces who served the United States in World War I or World War II; and

(2) faithful, loyal, and self-sacrificing service rendered by others to our country in those wars.

(b) A proceeding for the establishment and maintenance of memorials initiated under the provisions of another law may be continued and completed under this chapter without compliance with sections 2 through 5 of this chapter if the board of commissioners of the county or common council of the city has:

(1) determined to proceed with the memorial; and

(2) published notice of the determination.

(c) Before proceeding under this chapter, the board of commissioners or common council shall:

(1) by resolution, declare its intention to establish and maintain a memorial; and

(2) appoint a board of trustees in accordance with section 6 of this chapter.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-5-1.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 10-19-13-3 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 19 / Chapter 13 / Section 10-19-13-3
"Pilot program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "pilot program" means the PFAS biomonitoring pilot program established under section 5 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.132-2023, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-11-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 11 / Chapter 8 / Section 10-11-8-2
"Law enforcement agency"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "law enforcement agency" means an agency or a department of any level of government whose principal function is the apprehension of criminal offenders. The term includes the office of the inspector general.

As added by P.L.229-2003, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.222-2005, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 10-10.5-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 10.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 10-10.5-4-1
Prohibition of broadcasting Social Security number
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. After June 30, 2023, a law enforcement officer, a law enforcement agency, or an employee of a law enforcement agency may not broadcast a Social Security number over a police radio unless the broadcast is encrypted.

As added by P.L.86-2022, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 10-10.7-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 10.7 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-10.7-3-1
Prohibition of withholding discretionary funding; factors to evaluate
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Discretionary funding for a political subdivision shall not be withheld from a political subdivision that reasonably decided not to take appropriate enforcement actions due to:

(1) a lack of manpower; or

(2) the decision to maintain the safety of a public safety officer (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-260).

As added by P.L.94-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-17-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 7 / Section 10-17-7-3
Educational benefits
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A dependent of a prisoner of war or person missing in action, upon the person's acceptance for enrollment in a state educational institution, may obtain a bachelor's degree or certificate of completion without tuition or charge as long as the dependent is eligible.

(b) A dependent is entitled to the benefits of this chapter notwithstanding any circumstance, including the return or the reported death of the dependent's parent or guardian who had been declared a prisoner of war or a person missing in action.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-5-16.5-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.149; P.L.42-2020, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 10-16-19-1 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 19 / Section 10-16-19-1
Application; discipline of employees of political subdivisions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) This section does not apply to an employee of the state subject to IC 4-15-10-8.

(b) This section applies to an employee of a political subdivision who:

(1) is a member of the civil air patrol; and

(2) has notified the employee's employer in writing that the employee is a member of the civil air patrol.

(c) A political subdivision employer may not discipline an employee:

(1) for being absent from employment by reason of engaging in an emergency service operation that began before the time that the employee was to report to employment; or

(2) for leaving the employee's duty station to engage in an emergency service operation if the emergency service operation began after the employee had reported for work and the employee secured authorization from the employee's supervisor to leave the employee's duty station before leaving to engage in the emergency service operation.

(d) A political subdivision employer may require an employee who has been absent from employment as set forth in subsection (c)(1) or (c)(2) to present a written statement from the commander or other officer in charge of the civil air patrol at the time of the absence indicating that the employee was engaged in an emergency service operation at the time of the absence.

(e) An employee who is disciplined by the employee's employer in violation of subsection (c) may bring a civil action against the employer in the county of employment. In the action, the employee may seek the following:

(1) Payment of back wages.

(2) Reinstatement to the employee's former position.

(3) Fringe benefits wrongly denied or withdrawn.

(4) Seniority rights wrongly denied or withdrawn.

An action brought under this subsection must be filed within one (1) year after the date of the disciplinary action.

(f) A public servant (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-261) who permits or authorizes an employee of a political subdivision under the supervision of the public servant to be absent from employment as set forth in subsection (c) is not considered to have committed a violation of IC 35-44.1-1-3(b).

As added by P.L.10-2007, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.114-2012, SEC.23; P.L.126-2012, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 10-11-2-13 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 11 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-11-2-13
Salaries; police employees
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 13. (a) The board shall categorize salaries of police employees within each rank based upon the rank held and the number of years of service in the department through the fifteenth year. The salary ranges the board assigns to each rank shall be divided into a base salary and fifteen (15) increments above the base salary, with:

(1) the base salary in the rank paid to a person with less than one (1) year of service in the department; and

(2) the highest salary in the rank paid to a person with at least fifteen (15) years of service in the department.

(b) The salary matrix prescribed by this section shall be reviewed and approved by the budget agency biennially in even-numbered years before implementation.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-1-4.5.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.234-2007, SEC.306; P.L.114-2022, SEC.14; P.L.201-2023, SEC.122.
Ind. Code § 10-11-2-34 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 11 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-11-2-34
Informational pamphlet distributed to law enforcement agencies
Status: in_force

Sec. 34. (a) As used in this section, "law enforcement agency" has the meaning set forth in IC 5-2-17-2.

(b) The superintendent shall provide a written informational pamphlet about the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the National Runaway Safeline. The pamphlet must include the following information:

(1) The twenty-four (24) hour toll free numbers for the following:

(A) The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

(B) The National Runaway Safeline.

(2) A description of the services that the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the National Runaway Safeline provide to families of missing children.

(c) The superintendent shall distribute a copy of the pamphlet to every law enforcement agency.

(d) The superintendent shall annually review the pamphlet information to ensure that the information is accurate. If the pamphlet information is not accurate, the superintendent shall:

(1) provide a new written informational pamphlet that includes the information described in subsection (b); and

(2) distribute a copy of the updated pamphlet to every law enforcement agency.

As added by P.L.23-2015, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-12-4-8 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 12 / Chapter 4 / Section 10-12-4-8
Increase in pension to certain individuals
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The basic monthly pension payable under section 7 of this chapter after June 30, 1995, to a member of the pension trust who retired after June 30, 1987, and before July 1, 1990, shall be increased by thirty-nine dollars ($39).

(b) The department shall pay into the trust fund an amount sufficient to pay the increased benefits granted under this section. The trustee shall pay the increase in the monthly benefit required by this section from money in the trust fund.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-2.3-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 10-13-3-18 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-13-3-18
"Reportable offenses"
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. As used in this chapter, "reportable offenses" means all felonies and those misdemeanors the superintendent designates.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 5-2-5-1(19).]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.156-2003, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 10-17-9-14 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 9 / Section 10-17-9-14
Agreements with federal government
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The superintendent of the Indiana Veterans' Home may make agreements with instrumentalities of the federal government for application of monetary awards to be applied toward the maintenance charges to provide a sufficient amount of the periodic award to be deposited in the member's trust account to meet the immediate personal needs of a member. The amount applied toward the settlement of maintenance charges may not exceed the amount specified in section 8 of this chapter.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-6-1-13.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 10-12-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 12 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-12-2-9
Transfer of funds to police benefit fund; rewards and fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a member of the department may not accept:

(1) a fee for the performance of an act in the line of duty; or

(2) a reward offered for the apprehension or conviction of any person or persons or for the recovery of any property.

(b) Any fee or reward to which a member of the department would be entitled except for the provisions of subsection (a) shall be paid to the police benefit fund.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-1-2-8.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 10-18-2-21 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 10-18-2-21
No authority for injunctions
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. A suit to enjoin the enforcement of this chapter or to prevent the levy or collection of taxes under this chapter may not be commenced.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-1-19.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 10-18-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 4 / Section 10-18-4-1
"Board of public works"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "board of public works" refers to the following:

(1) The board of public works and safety established in a city under IC 36.

(2) The board of public works in a city that has established a separate board of public works and a separate board of public safety under IC 36.

The term includes the department of public works in a city in which a department of public works has been established under IC 36.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-6-18.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 10-16-8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 8 / Section 10-16-8-3
Payment of expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The adjutant general shall determine and pay for administration, operation, training, and all expenses incidental to administration, operation, and training that are incurred in carrying out this chapter.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-8-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-14-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-14-1-4
"Director"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. "Director" refers to the executive director of the department of homeland security appointed under IC 10-19-3-1.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-8-1-4.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.22-2005, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 10-18-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-18-1-9
Superintendent; bond
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) The department may employ a superintendent.

(b) The superintendent shall give bond in an amount and with surety to be approved by the department.

(c) The superintendent's duties and compensation shall be prescribed by the department.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-24 part.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.150.
Ind. Code § 10-13-3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-13-3-7
"Disposition"
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "disposition" means information disclosing that criminal proceedings have been concluded or indefinitely postponed.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 5-2-5-1(9).]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 10-18-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-18-1-1
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-1.1.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.140.
Ind. Code § 10-14-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 14 / Chapter 5 / Section 10-14-5-3
Party state responsibilities
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. ARTICLE III—Party state responsibilities.

(a) It shall be the responsibility of each party state to formulate procedural plans and programs for interstate cooperation in the performance of the responsibilities listed in this article. In formulating such plans, and in carrying them out, the party states, insofar as practical, shall:

(1) review individual state hazards analyses and, to the extent reasonably possible, determine all those potential emergencies the party states might jointly suffer, whether due to natural disaster, technological hazard, manmade disaster, emergency aspects of resources shortages, civil disorders, insurgency, or enemy attack;

(2) review party states' individual emergency plans and develop a plan which will determine the mechanism for the interstate management and provision of assistance concerning any potential emergency;

(3) develop interstate procedures to fill any identified gaps and to resolve any identified inconsistencies or overlaps in existing or developed plans;

(4) assist in warning communities adjacent to or crossing the state boundaries;

(5) protect and assure uninterrupted delivery of services, medicines, water, food, energy and fuel, search and rescue, and critical lifeline equipment, services, and resources, both human and material;

(6) inventory and set procedures for the interstate loan and delivery of human and material resources, together with procedures for reimbursement or forgiveness; and

(7) provide, to the extent authorized by law, for temporary suspension of any statutes or ordinances that restrict the implementation of the above responsibilities.

(b) The authorized representative of a party state may request assistance to another party state by contacting the authorized representative of that state. The provisions of this compact shall only apply to requests for assistance made by and to authorized representatives. Requests may be verbal or in writing. If verbal, the request shall be confirmed in writing within thirty (30) days of the verbal request. Requests shall provide the following information:

(1) A description of the emergency service function for which assistance is needed, including, but not limited to, fire services, law enforcement, emergency medical, transportation, communications, public works and engineering, building, inspection, planning and information assistance, mass care, resource support, health and medical services, and search and rescue.

(2) The amount and type of personnel, equipment, materials and supplies needed and a reasonable estimate of the length of time they will be needed.

(3) The specific place and time for staging of the assisting party's response and a point of contact at that location.

(c) There shall be frequent consultation between state officials who have assigned emergency management responsibilities and other appropriate representatives of the party states with affected jurisdictions and the United States government, with free exchange of information, plans, and resource records relating to emergency capabilities.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-4-2.5-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 10-18-1-26 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-18-1-26-b
Souvenirs; fund
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.164, effective 7-1-2026. See also preceding version of this section amended by P.L.125-2026, SEC.8, effective 3-5-2026.

Sec. 26. (a) The department may do the following:

(1) Make or sell the following:

(A) Pictures, models, books, and other representations of the monuments and grounds.

(B) Souvenirs.

(2) Establish and maintain souvenir shops on property that the department manages.

(3) Hire and pay salaries for full-time or part-time employees for the souvenir shops.

(4) Contract with a nonprofit organization or corporation for the continuous management of the souvenir shops.

(5) Report annually to the governor on the activities, revenues, expenditures, and profits of the souvenir shops.

(b) Notwithstanding section 27 of this chapter, the following apply to the profits from souvenir shop sales:

(1) The souvenir shop fund is established. The souvenir shop fund shall be administered by the department.

(2) Profits from the sales at souvenir shops established under subsection (a) shall be deposited in the souvenir shop fund.

(3) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the souvenir shop fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested.

(4) The expenses of administering the souvenir shop fund shall be paid from money in the fund.

(5) The department may spend the money in the souvenir shop fund for the following purposes:

(A) Maintenance or repair of properties managed by the department.

(B) Maintenance, repair, and acquisition of the following:

(i) Battle flags.

(ii) Appropriate artifacts.

(iii) Appropriate memorabilia.

(6) All money accruing to the souvenir shop fund is appropriated continuously for the purposes listed in subdivision (5).

(7) Money in the souvenir shop fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.

(c) A person may not make or sell pictures, models, books, or other representations of the monuments or grounds unless the person is authorized to do so by the department.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-2-19.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.164.
Ind. Code § 10-10.7-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 10.7 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-10.7-1-2
"Department"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Department" refers to the state police department established by IC 10-11-2-4.

As added by P.L.94-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-10.5-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 10.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 10-10.5-4-2
Broadcasting certain identifying information
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Section 1 of this chapter does not prohibit the broadcast or disclosure of identifying information other than a Social Security number to the public by other means, including news reports, press conferences, silver or Amber alerts, wanted notices, website postings, and similar methods specifically intended to inform the public.

As added by P.L.86-2022, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.1-2025, SEC.143.
Ind. Code § 10-17-12-8.1 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 12 / Section 10-17-12-8.1
Eligibility conditions
Status: in_force

Sec. 8.1. To be eligible for a grant from the fund, an applicant must be an Indiana resident who meets at least one (1) of the following conditions:

(1) Is serving in:

(A) the armed forces of the United States; or

(B) the national guard (as defined in IC 5-9-4-4).

(2) Has served in or been discharged from the armed forces of the United States or the national guard under conditions other than the following:

(A) Discharge by court martial.

(B) Acceptance of a discharge to avoid a court martial.

(C) Discharge for having committed any of the following:

(i) An offense against the security of the United States, including spying, mutiny, or treason.

(ii) An act of willful or persistent misconduct, including desertion.

(iii) A sexual or violent offense against another person, including molestation, rape, or assault.

(iv) An act described on the list of disallowable separation codes adopted under section 10.5 of this chapter.

(3) Is the dependent of an individual described in subdivision (1) or (2).

As added by P.L.94-2026, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 10-13-5-8.5 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 5 / Section 10-13-5-8.5
Civil immunity for alert program participants
Status: in_force

Sec. 8.5. (a) A broadcaster or electronic billboard operator that has agreed to participate in the Amber alert program, green alert program, or silver alert program and that:

(1) receives an Amber alert notification, a green alert notification, or a silver alert notification from the department; and

(2) broadcasts or displays:

(A) a description of the missing or abducted child, missing endangered child, missing veteran at risk, or missing endangered adult contained in the notification; and

(B) other information contained in the notification that will assist in locating the child, missing veteran at risk, or missing endangered adult;

is immune from civil liability based on the broadcast or display of the information received from the department.

(b) If:

(1) a person enters into an agreement with the department to establish or maintain an Amber alert website, a green alert website, or a silver alert website; and

(2) the agreement provides that only the department has the ability to place information on the website;

the person is immune from civil liability for the information placed on the website by the department. However, this subsection does not affect the applicability of IC 34-13-3 to the department.

As added by P.L.131-2003, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.66-2007, SEC.7; P.L.43-2009, SEC.10; P.L.115-2018, SEC.5; P.L.40-2024, SEC.11; P.L.92-2026, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-13-8-14 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 8 / Section 10-13-8-14
Grounds for terminating a blue alert
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The department shall terminate a blue alert if:

(1) the suspect or missing law enforcement officer is located or the incident is otherwise resolved; or

(2) the department determines that the blue alert system is no longer an effective tool for locating the suspect or the missing law enforcement officer.

As added by P.L.38-2013, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-13-3-28 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-13-3-28
Criminal history check on request of an individual seeking employment or to volunteer
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. On request of an individual who has applied for employment or to volunteer with a noncriminal justice organization or individual, the Indiana central repository for criminal history information shall process a request for a national fingerprint based criminal history check of the individual making the request from the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Crime Information Center upon:

(1) the submission of fingerprints of the individual making the request; and

(2) the payment of a fifteen dollar ($15) fee.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 5-2-5-5.1.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.127-2011, SEC.1; P.L.287-2013, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-16-3-14 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-16-3-14
Sale of real property; appraisement
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), if the state armory board sells any real property, the value of the property shall be determined by an appraiser appointed by the state armory board with the approval of the adjutant general.

(b) Real property may not be sold for less than the appraised value of the real property unless the sale is approved by the adjutant general. If the real property cannot be sold at its appraised value, it may be reappraised.

(c) If the adjutant general determines that the value of the real property is likely to be less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), the appraisal described in subsection (a) is not required to sell the real property.

(d) The state armory board may transfer state real property to a person in exchange for property of like value that is transferred by the person to the state. The state armory board must establish that properties exchanged are of like value through appraisals or other means approved by the adjutant general.

(e) Real property may not be sold or transferred unless:

(1) the adjutant general approves the sale or transfer; and

(2) the state armory board's legal counsel states in writing that all the conditions necessary to the legal and valid sale or transfer of the property have been fully complied with.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-2-19.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.38-2011, SEC.9; P.L.94-2026, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 10-11-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 11 / Chapter 1 / Section 10-11-1-4
"Superintendent"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. "Superintendent" refers to the superintendent of the department appointed under IC 10-11-2-6.

[2003 Recodification Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-18-4-18 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 18 / Chapter 4 / Section 10-18-4-18
Alternative procedure for issuing bonds
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) The legislative body of a city may, upon the recommendation of the mayor and city controller, if applicable, of the city, instead of selling bonds as provided in section 5 of this chapter, sell bonds:

(1) with a maturity of not more than ten (10) years;

(2) for any of the purposes authorized by this chapter;

(3) at a rate of interest not more than six percent (6%) a year, payable semiannually; and

(4) payable at their maturity, but not later than ten (10) years after the date of the issuance of the bonds.

If the bonds are issued for a period longer than five (5) years, at least two percent (2%) of the total issue of the bonds must mature each year after the fifth year, and the balance must mature and be paid or refunded not later than ten (10) years after the date of issuance.

(b) Bonds issued under this section, the taxes to pay the bonds as they mature, and interest accruing on the bonds must be levied in accordance with sections 5 and 6 of this chapter.

(c) The city's legislative body may refund bonds sold under this section with other bond issues in accordance with section 5 and other provisions of this chapter relating to the sale of bonds. The city's legislative body may name the date when the first series of refunding bonds is due. However, the due date of the first series due may not be more than five (5) years from the date of issue.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-7-6-17.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 10-13-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-13-3-2
"Care"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "care" means the provision of care, treatment, education, training, instruction, supervision, or recreation to children less than eighteen (18) years of age.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 5-2-5-1(3).]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 10-16-16-3 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 16 / Chapter 16 / Section 10-16-16-3
Military academies; officers
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Upon recommendation of the superintendent of any military, naval, or air academy in Indiana where:

(1) there is stationed by the United States Department of Defense at least one (1) officer; and

(2) there is established at least one (1) unit of the reserve officers training corps;

upon approval of the adjutant general, the governor may appoint the members of faculties and staffs as officers. In the unassigned Indiana national guard, the appointment may not be above the rank of colonel. In the Indiana naval forces, the appointment may not be above the rank of lieutenant commander.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-2-11-3.]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 10-17-14-5 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 17 / Chapter 14 / Section 10-17-14-5
"Women veterans"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "women veterans" means women who:

(1) served in the armed forces of the United States; and

(2) were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.

As added by P.L.105-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 10-19-13.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 19 / Chapter 13.5 / Section 10-19-13.5-3
Determination of eligibility; procurement of medals
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The department may determine an Indiana first responder is eligible for the Hoosier first responder medal of honor if the Indiana first responder distinguishes themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of the Indiana first responder's life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an act of public service. The department may adopt guidelines to make such a determination.

(b) The department shall procure the medals to be awarded by the governor under section 5 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.55-2024, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 10-13-3-17 — Indiana Code / Title 10 / Article 13 / Chapter 3 / Section 10-13-3-17
"Release"
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. As used in this chapter, "release" means furnishing a copy or an edited copy of criminal history data.

[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 5-2-5-1(18).]

As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.4.