Ind. Code § 35-47-4.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47 / Chapter 4.5 / Section 35-47-4.5-1
Exceptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to the use of a laser pointer:

(1) for educational purposes by individuals engaged in an organized meeting or training class; or

(2) during the normal course of work or trade activities.

As added by P.L.70-2000, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 35-52-14-9 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 14 / Section 35-52-14-9
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. IC 14-21-1-26.5 defines a crime concerning historic preservation and archeology.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-4-20 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-52-4-20
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. IC 4-31-13-3 defines a crime concerning horse racing.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-25-33 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 25 / Section 35-52-25-33
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 33. IC 25-23.6-10.1-6 defines a crime concerning marriage and family therapists.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-15-13 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 15 / Section 35-52-15-13
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. IC 15-17-5-31 defines a crime concerning animal health and animal products.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-35-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-35-2-2
Rules of procedure applicable
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. In all criminal cases where no provision has been made in this title, the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure govern. Where no procedure is provided by this title, the trial court may proceed in any manner consistent with applicable statutes or court rules.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 35-52-6-17 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 6 / Section 35-52-6-17
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.174-2021, SEC.82.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-299 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-299
"Sexual activity"
Status: in_force

Sec. 299. "Sexual activity", for purposes of IC 35-42-4-13, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-42-4-13(b).

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-34-1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 34 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-34-1-11
Severance of offenses or separate trial of defendants joined
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) Whenever two (2) or more offenses have been joined for trial in the same indictment or information solely on the ground that they are of the same or similar character, the defendant shall have a right to a severance of the offenses. In all other cases the court, upon motion of the defendant or the prosecutor, shall grant a severance of offenses whenever the court determines that severance is appropriate to promote a fair determination of the defendant's guilt or innocence of each offense considering:

(1) the number of offenses charged;

(2) the complexity of the evidence to be offered; and

(3) whether the trier of fact will be able to distinguish the evidence and apply the law intelligently as to each offense.

(b) Whenever two (2) or more defendants have been joined for trial in the same indictment or information and one (1) or more defendants move for a separate trial because another defendant has made an out-of-court statement which makes reference to the moving defendant but is not admissible as evidence against him, the court shall require the prosecutor to elect:

(1) a joint trial at which the statement is not admitted into evidence;

(2) a joint trial at which the statement is admitted into evidence only after all references to the moving defendant have been effectively deleted; or

(3) a separate trial for the moving defendant.

In all other cases, upon motion of the defendant or the prosecutor, the court shall order a separate trial of defendants whenever the court determines that a separate trial is necessary to protect a defendant's right to a speedy trial or is appropriate to promote a fair determination of the guilt or innocence of a defendant.

(c) The court may order the prosecutor to disclose in camera any information concerning statements made by the defendants which the prosecutor intends to introduce in evidence at the trial if this information would assist the court in ruling on a motion for a separate trial.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 35-47-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47 / Chapter 5 / Section 35-47-5-1
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.32. Repealed by P.L.123-2002, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 35-52-36-6 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 36 / Section 35-52-36-6
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. IC 36-2-9-13 defines a crime concerning county government.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-47-4-9 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-47-4-9
Unlawful possession of a firearm by a dangerous person
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) As used in this section, "serious violent felony" has the meaning set forth in section 5 of this chapter.

(b) A person who:

(1) has been adjudicated a delinquent child for committing an act while armed with a firearm that would be a serious violent felony if committed by an adult;

(2) is less than:

(A) twenty-six (26) years of age, if the delinquent act, if committed by an adult, would have been a:

(i) Level 6 felony;

(ii) Level 5 felony;

(iii) Level 4 felony; or

(iv) Level 3 felony; or

(B) twenty-eight (28) years of age, if the delinquent act, if committed by an adult, would have been:

(i) a Level 2 felony;

(ii) a Level 1 felony; or

(iii) murder; and

(3) knowingly or intentionally possesses a firearm;

commits unlawful possession of a firearm by a dangerous person, a Level 6 felony. However, the offense is a Level 5 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section.

As added by P.L.142-2020, SEC.75.
Ind. Code § 35-33-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 33 / Chapter 9 / Section 35-33-9-1
Discretion of court; excepted felonies
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A person convicted of an offense who has appealed or desires to appeal the conviction may file a petition to be admitted to bail pending appeal. The person may be admitted to bail pending appeal at the discretion of the court in which the case was tried, but the person may not be admitted to bail if the person has been convicted of a Class A felony (for a crime committed before July 1, 2014) or a Level 1 or Level 2 felony (for a crime committed after June 30, 2014).

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.387.
Ind. Code § 35-46-1-12 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 46 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-46-1-12
Exploitation of a dependent or an endangered adult
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) The following definitions apply throughout this section:

(1) "Person in a position of trust" means a person who has or had:

(A) the care of:

(i) an endangered adult; or

(ii) a dependent;

whether assumed voluntarily or because of a legal obligation; or

(B) a professional relationship with:

(i) an endangered adult; or

(ii) a dependent;

that may permit the person to exert undue influence over the endangered adult or dependent.

(2) "Self-dealing" means a person using the property of another person to gain a benefit that is grossly disproportionate to the goods or services provided to the other person. The term does not include an incidental benefit.

(b) A person who recklessly uses or exerts control over the personal services or the property of:

(1) an endangered adult; or

(2) a dependent;

for the person's own profit or advantage or for the profit or advantage of another person, but not for the profit or advantage of a person described in subdivision (1) or (2), commits exploitation of a dependent or an endangered adult, a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section.

(c) A person in a position of trust who recklessly engages in self-dealing with the property of:

(1) an endangered adult; or

(2) a dependent;

commits exploitation of a dependent or an endangered adult, a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section.

(d) It is a defense to an offense committed under this section if the accused person:

(1) has been granted a durable power of attorney or has been appointed a legal guardian to manage the affairs of an endangered adult or a dependent; and

(2) was acting within the scope of the accused person's fiduciary responsibility.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.299, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.185-1984, SEC.3; P.L.37-1990, SEC.26; P.L.2-1992, SEC.883; P.L.4-1993, SEC.327; P.L.5-1993, SEC.334; P.L.145-2001, SEC.1; P.L.145-2006, SEC.372; P.L.146-2008, SEC.684; P.L.158-2013, SEC.556; P.L.70-2020, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 35-52-3-31 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-52-3-31
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 31. IC 3-14-2-18 defines a crime concerning voting.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-14-15 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 14 / Section 35-52-14-15
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. IC 14-22-6-8 defines a crime concerning hunting and fishing.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-37-4 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 37 / Section 35-52-37-4
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. IC 37-5-8-1 defines a crime concerning home loan practices.

As added by P.L.115-2026, SEC.91.
Ind. Code § 35-52-36-24 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 36 / Section 35-52-36-24
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. IC 36-8-16.7-46 defines a crime concerning public safety.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-9.1-64 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 9.1 / Section 35-52-9.1-64
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 64. IC 9-32-4-1 defines a crime concerning certificates of title.

As added by P.L.170-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-33-4.5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 33 / Chapter 4.5 / Section 35-33-4.5-10
Use of photographs in a lineup
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. If the eyewitness is presented with a photo lineup, the photograph of the suspect must be recent and, to the extent practicable, must resemble the suspect's appearance at the time of the offense. All procedures set forth in section 9 of this chapter must also be followed.

As added by P.L.127-2025, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 35-47.5-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-47.5-1-1
Application
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This article does not apply to the following:

(1) Fertilizers, propellant actuated devices, or propellant activated industrial tools:

(A) manufactured;

(B) imported;

(C) distributed; or

(D) used;

for their designed purposes.

(2) A pesticide that is:

(A) manufactured;

(B) stored;

(C) transported;

(D) distributed;

(E) possessed; or

(F) used;

for its designed purposes or in accordance with Chapter 7 of Title 2, the federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, 61 Stat. 163, as amended, and the federal Environmental Pesticide Control Act of 1972, P.L.92-516, as amended.

As added by P.L.123-2002, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 35-52-6-54 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 6 / Section 35-52-6-54
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 54. IC 6-7-2-19 defines a crime concerning tobacco taxes and closed system cartridge taxes.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.165-2021, SEC.200.
Ind. Code § 35-38-7-10 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 38 / Chapter 7 / Section 35-38-7-10
Method and payment for testing
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. If the court orders DNA testing and analysis under section 9 of this chapter, the court shall order the method and responsibility for the payment of any costs associated with the DNA testing and analysis.

As added by P.L.49-2001, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-33-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-33-2-4
Expiration; reissuance
Status: repealed

Sec. 4. A warrant of arrest for a misdemeanor expires one hundred eighty (180) days after it is issued. A warrant of arrest for a felony and a rearrest warrant for any offense do not expire. A sheriff who has an expired warrant shall make a return on the warrant stating that it has expired and shall return it to the clerk of the court that issued it. The clerk shall enter the fact that the warrant has expired in his records and shall notify the prosecuting attorney of the county that the warrant has expired. Upon request of the prosecuting attorney, the court shall issue another warrant.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-38-2.6-4.2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 38 / Chapter 2.6 / Section 35-38-2.6-4.2
Community corrections direct placement
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.2. (a) A community corrections program shall establish written procedures for determining if an offender is eligible for direct placement supervision under this chapter.

(b) The procedures established under subsection (a) must establish a record keeping system that allows the department or community corrections program to quickly determine if an offender is in violation of the terms of a direct placement order issued under this chapter.

(c) A community corrections program charged by a court with supervision of offenders ordered to be placed directly in a community corrections program under this chapter shall provide all law enforcement agencies, including any contract agency (as defined in IC 35-38-2.5-2.5), having jurisdiction in the place where a community corrections program is located with a list of offenders under direct placement supervision. The list must include the following information about each offender:

(1) The offender's name, any known aliases, and the location of the offender's direct placement under this chapter.

(2) The crime for which the offender was convicted.

(3) The date the offender's direct placement expires.

(4) The name, address, and telephone number of the offender's supervising community corrections program officer for direct placement under this chapter.

(5) An indication of whether the offender is a violent offender.

(d) Except as provided in IC 35-38-2.5-6(1), a community corrections program charged by a court with supervision of offenders ordered to undergo direct placement under this chapter shall, at the beginning of a period of the direct placement, set any monitoring device (as defined in IC 35-38-2.5-3) and surveillance equipment to minimize the possibility that the offender may enter another residence or structure without the detection of a violation.

(e) A community corrections program charged by a court with supervision of offenders ordered to undergo direct placement under this chapter shall:

(1) maintain or contract with a contract agency to maintain constant supervision of each offender as described in subsection (f); and

(2) have adequate staff available twenty-four (24) hours each day to respond if an offender violates the conditions of the direct placement order under this chapter.

A community corrections program may contract with a contract agency under this subsection only if the contract agency is able to comply with subsection (f).

(f) A contract agency:

(1) that maintains supervision of an offender under subsection (e)(1) shall follow the rules set by the local community corrections advisory board as a part of community corrections program direct placement written procedures; and

(2) shall notify the contracting community corrections program within one (1) hour if the offender violates the conditions of the direct placement order. However, if a shorter notification time is required by the community corrections program, a community corrections advisory board must require a contract agency to comply with the shorter notification requirement for a direct placement order violation as if the offender were serving a direct placement order as part of a community corrections program.

(g) A community corrections program or contract agency charged by a court with supervision of an offender placed under direct placement under this chapter shall cause a local law enforcement agency or contract agency described in this section to be the initial agency contacted upon determining that the offender is in violation of a direct placement order.

As added by P.L.105-2010, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.45-2022, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 35-45-15-0.1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 45 / Chapter 15 / Section 35-45-15-0.1
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.610. Repealed by P.L.63-2012, SEC.64.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-162 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-162
"Identification number"
Status: in_force

Sec. 162. "Identification number", for purposes of IC 35-43-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-43-7-2.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-52-21-1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 21 / Section 35-52-21-1
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. IC 21-12-6.5-5 defines a crime concerning scholarships and grants.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-47.5-4-7 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-47.5-4-7
Reporting injuries caused by destructive device
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A physician or hospital that has reason to believe that the physician or hospital is treating a person for an injury inflicted while the person was making or using a destructive device shall report the injury to a local law enforcement agency under IC 35-47-7-5.

As added by P.L.123-2002, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-77 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-77
"Crime of deception"
Status: in_force

Sec. 77. "Crime of deception", for purposes of IC 35-38-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-38-1-2.5(a).

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-41-1-10.6 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 41 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-41-1-10.6
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.1-2003, SEC.92 and P.L.221-2003, SEC.17. Repealed by P.L.114-2012, SEC.102.
Ind. Code § 35-36-12-4 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 36 / Chapter 12 / Section 35-36-12-4
Court appointed forensic advocate term of service
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A court appointed forensic advocate serves until the court enters an order for removal.

As added by P.L.187-2015, SEC.46.
Ind. Code § 35-40.5-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 40.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 35-40.5-5-1
Law enforcement duty to inform
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Before a law enforcement officer commences an interview of a victim, the law enforcement officer shall inform the victim of the following:

(1) The victim's rights under this article and other relevant law in a document to be developed by the state sexual assault response team, which shall be signed by the victim to confirm receipt, unless the victim has already been provided with the document under IC 35-40.5-4-2.

(2) The victim's right to speak with a victim advocate or victim service provider during the course of the investigation, and that the victim has the right to speak to victims assistance or a social worker if a victim advocate or victim service provider is not available.

As added by P.L.58-2020, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.133-2020, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 35-52-7-35 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 7 / Section 35-52-7-35
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 35. IC 7.1-5-6-2 defines a crime concerning sales.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-274 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-274
"Replica"
Status: in_force

Sec. 274. "Replica", for purposes of IC 35-47.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-47.5-2-8.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-33-4.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 33 / Chapter 4.5 / Section 35-33-4.5-3
"Filler"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "filler" means a person or a photograph of a person who is not suspected of the offense under investigation and is included in a lineup.

As added by P.L.127-2025, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 35-52-8-4 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 8 / Section 35-52-8-4
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. IC 8-2-3-1 defines a crime concerning fraudulent bills of lading.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-7-33 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 7 / Section 35-52-7-33
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 33. IC 7.1-5-5-12 defines a crime concerning athletics.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-47.5-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 35-47.5-5-3
Regulated explosives; persons convicted of felonies; prior unrelated convictions
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A person who has been convicted of a felony by an Indiana court or a court of any other state, the United States, or another country and knowingly or intentionally:

(1) possesses;

(2) manufactures;

(3) transports;

(4) distributes;

(5) possesses with the intent to distribute; or

(6) offers to distribute;

a regulated explosive commits a Level 5 felony. However, the offense is a Level 4 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction for an offense under this section.

As added by P.L.123-2002, SEC.50. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.609.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-40.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-40.5
"Child victim"
Status: in_force

Sec. 40.5. "Child victim", for purposes of IC 35-40-5-11.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-40-5-11.5.

As added by P.L.62-2020, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-38-6-8 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 38 / Chapter 6 / Section 35-38-6-8
Suspension of execution of death sentence; reason for delay
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) If the execution of the death sentence is suspended, the department of correction shall note the reason for the delay on the warrant but shall proceed with the execution when the period of suspension ends.

(b) The warrant shall be returned to the clerk of the sentencing court after:

(1) the convicted person is executed;

(2) the convicted person has been pardoned;

(3) the convicted person's judgment has been reversed;

(4) the convicted person's sentence has been commuted; or

(5) the convicted person dies before his execution;

with a statement concerning the completion of the execution or the reason why the person was not executed.

As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.20-2002, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 35-47-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47 / Chapter 7 / Section 35-47-7-3
Burn injury reporting
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this section, "burn" includes chemical burns, flash burns, and thermal burns.

(b) If a person is treated for:

(1) a second or third degree burn to ten percent (10%) or more of the body;

(2) any burn to the upper respiratory tract or laryngeal edema due to the inhalation of superheated air; or

(3) a burn that results in serious bodily injury;

the physician treating the person, or the hospital administrator or the hospital administrator's designee of the hospital or ambulatory outpatient surgical center (if the person is treated in a hospital or outpatient surgical center), shall report the case to the state fire marshal within seventy-two (72) hours. This report may be made orally or in writing and shall be considered confidential information.

(c) If a person is treated for a second or third degree burn to less than ten percent (10%) of the body, the attending physician may report the case to the state fire marshal under subsection (b).

(d) The state fire marshal shall ascertain the following when a report is made under this chapter:

(1) Victim's name, address, and date of birth.

(2) Address where burn injury occurred.

(3) Date and time of injury.

(4) Degree of burns and percent of body burned.

(5) Area of body burned.

(6) Injury severity.

(7) Apparent cause of burn injury.

(8) Name and address of reporting facility.

(9) Attending physician.

As added by P.L.328-1987, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 35-48-4-14.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 48 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-48-4-14.5
Possession or sale of drug precursors
Status: in_force

Sec. 14.5. (a) As used in this section, "chemical reagents or precursors" refers to one (1) or more of the following:

(1) Ephedrine.

(2) Pseudoephedrine.

(3) Phenylpropanolamine.

(4) The salts, isomers, and salts of isomers of a substance identified in subdivisions (1) through (3).

(5) Anhydrous ammonia or ammonia solution (as defined in IC 22-11-20-1).

(6) Organic solvents.

(7) Hydrochloric acid.

(8) Lithium metal.

(9) Sodium metal.

(10) Ether.

(11) Sulfuric acid.

(12) Red phosphorous.

(13) Iodine.

(14) Sodium hydroxide (lye).

(15) Potassium dichromate.

(16) Sodium dichromate.

(17) Potassium permanganate.

(18) Chromium trioxide.

(19) Benzyl cyanide.

(20) Phenylacetic acid and its esters or salts.

(21) Piperidine and its salts.

(22) Methylamine and its salts.

(23) Isosafrole.

(24) Safrole.

(25) Piperonal.

(26) Hydriodic acid.

(27) Benzaldehyde.

(28) Nitroethane.

(29) Gamma-butyrolactone.

(30) White phosphorus.

(31) Hypophosphorous acid and its salts.

(32) Acetic anhydride.

(33) Benzyl chloride.

(34) Ammonium nitrate.

(35) Ammonium sulfate.

(36) Hydrogen peroxide.

(37) Thionyl chloride.

(38) Ethyl acetate.

(39) Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride.

(b) A person who possesses more than ten (10) grams of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine, pure or adulterated, commits a Level 6 felony. However, the offense is a Level 5 felony if the person possessed:

(1) a firearm while possessing more than ten (10) grams of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine, pure or adulterated; or

(2) more than ten (10) grams of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine, pure or adulterated, in, on, or within five hundred (500) feet of:

(A) school property while a person under eighteen (18) years of age was reasonably expected to be present; or

(B) a public park while a person under eighteen (18) years of age was reasonably expected to be present.

(c) A person who possesses anhydrous ammonia or ammonia solution (as defined in IC 22-11-20-1) with the intent to manufacture methamphetamine or amphetamine, schedule II controlled substances under IC 35-48-2-6, commits a Level 6 felony. However, the offense is a Level 5 felony if the person possessed:

(1) a firearm while possessing anhydrous ammonia or ammonia solution (as defined in IC 22-11-20-1) with intent to manufacture methamphetamine or amphetamine, schedule II controlled substances under IC 35-48-2-6; or

(2) anhydrous ammonia or ammonia solution (as defined in IC 22-11-20-1) with intent to manufacture methamphetamine or amphetamine, schedule II controlled substances under IC 35-48-2-6, in, on, or within five hundred (500) feet of:

(A) school property while a person under eighteen (18) years of age was reasonably expected to be present; or

(B) a public park while a person under eighteen (18) years of age was reasonably expected to be present.

(d) Subsection (b) does not apply to a:

(1) licensed health care provider, pharmacist, retail distributor, wholesaler, manufacturer, warehouseman, or common carrier or an agent of any of these persons if the possession is in the regular course of lawful business activities; or

(2) person who possesses more than ten (10) grams of a substance described in subsection (b) if the substance is possessed under circumstances consistent with typical medicinal or household use, including:

(A) the location in which the substance is stored;

(B) the possession of the substance in a variety of:

(i) strengths;

(ii) brands; or

(iii) types; or

(C) the possession of the substance:

(i) with different expiration dates; or

(ii) in forms used for different purposes.

(e) A person who possesses two (2) or more chemical reagents or precursors with the intent to manufacture a controlled substance commits a Level 6 felony.

(f) An offense under subsection (e) is a Level 5 felony if the person possessed:

(1) a firearm while possessing two (2) or more chemical reagents or precursors with intent to manufacture a controlled substance; or

(2) two (2) or more chemical reagents or precursors with intent to manufacture a controlled substance in, on, or within five hundred (500) feet of:

(A) school property while a person under eighteen (18) years of age was reasonably expected to be present; or

(B) a public park while a person under eighteen (18) years of age was reasonably expected to be present.

(g) A person who sells, transfers, distributes, or furnishes a chemical reagent or precursor to another person with knowledge or the intent that the recipient will use the chemical reagent or precursors to manufacture a controlled substance commits unlawful sale of a precursor, a Level 6 felony. However, the offense is a Level 5 felony if the person sells, transfers, distributes, or furnishes more than ten (10) grams of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine.

(h) This subsection does not apply to a drug containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine that is dispensed under a prescription. A person who:

(1) has been convicted of a drug related felony (as defined in IC 35-48-1.1-17); and

(2) not later than seven (7) years from the date the person was sentenced for the offense;

knowingly or intentionally possesses ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine, pure or adulterated, commits possession of a precursor by a drug offender, a Level 6 felony.

As added by P.L.150-1999, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.17-2001, SEC.28; P.L.225-2003, SEC.5; P.L.192-2005, SEC.8; P.L.151-2006, SEC.26; P.L.193-2013, SEC.7; P.L.158-2013, SEC.643; P.L.168-2014, SEC.105; P.L.252-2017, SEC.24; P.L.186-2025, SEC.251.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-340 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-340
"Unit"
Status: in_force

Sec. 340. "Unit", for purposes of IC 35-40-14, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-40-14-2.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-52-30-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 30 / Section 35-52-30-2
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. IC 30-2-10-9 defines a crime concerning funeral trust funds.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-297 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-297
"Sex offense"
Status: in_force

Sec. 297. (a) "Sex offense", for purposes of IC 35-38-2-2.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-38-2-2.5(b).

(b) "Sex offense", for purposes of IC 35-50-2-14, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-50-2-14(a).

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-48-1.1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 48 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 35-48-1.1-5
"Board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. "Board" refers to the Indiana state board of pharmacy.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.249.
Ind. Code § 35-52-7-74 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 7 / Section 35-52-7-74
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 74. IC 7.1-5-10-15 defines a crime concerning sales.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-16-74 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 16 / Section 35-52-16-74
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 74. IC 16-41-32-30 defines a crime concerning regulation of lodging facilities and bedding materials.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-16-7 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 16 / Section 35-52-16-7
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. IC 16-21-7-5 defines a crime concerning hospitals.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-41-1-26.8 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 41 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-41-1-26.8
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.85-2004, SEC.10. Repealed by P.L.105-2010, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 35-52-3-18 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-52-3-18
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. IC 3-14-2-5 defines a crime concerning voting.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-9.1-26 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 9.1 / Section 35-52-9.1-26
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. IC 9-21-12-18 defines a crime concerning traffic regulation.

As added by P.L.170-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-33-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 33 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-33-1-2
Judge
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A judge may arrest, or order the arrest of a person in his presence, when he has probable cause to believe the person has committed a crime.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-7-5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 7 / Section 35-52-7-5
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. IC 7.1-3-27-3 defines a crime concerning artisan distiller's permits.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-38-9-8.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 38 / Chapter 9 / Section 35-38-9-8.5
Expungement of certain offenses punishable by an indeterminate sentence
Status: in_force

Sec. 8.5. (a) This section applies only to a person seeking to expunge an Indiana offense punishable by an indeterminate sentence under a law other than IC 35-50.

(b) If the offense for which the person was convicted is a misdemeanor at the time the person files the petition for expungement, the person may file the petition for expungement under section 2 of this chapter.

(c) If the offense for which the person was convicted:

(1) is a Level 6 felony at the time the person files the petition for expungement; and

(2) is not substantially similar to an offense described in section 3(b) of this chapter;

the person may file the petition under section 3 of this chapter.

(d) If:

(1) the person to whom this chapter applies may not seek expungement under section 3 of this chapter; and

(2) the offense the person seeks to expunge is not substantially similar to an offense described in section 4(b) of this chapter;

the person may file the petition under section 4 of this chapter.

(e) If the offense for which the person was convicted:

(1) is a felony at the time of filing the petition, including a felony described in section 5(a) of this chapter; and

(2) is not substantially similar to an offense described in section 5(b) of this chapter;

the person may file the petition under section 5 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.142-2015, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-191 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-191
"Make"
Status: in_force

Sec. 191. "Make", for purposes of IC 35-43-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-43-5-1(m).

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-52-7-84 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 7 / Section 35-52-7-84
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 84. IC 7.1-5-11-4 defines a crime concerning delivery.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-152.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-152.5
"HIV"
Status: in_force

Sec. 152.5. "HIV", for purposes of IC 35-45-16, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-45-16-1.

As added by P.L.13-2013, SEC.110.
Ind. Code § 35-38-2.6-5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 38 / Chapter 2.6 / Section 35-38-2.6-5
Violation of terms of placement
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) If a person who is placed under this chapter violates the terms of the placement, the community corrections director may do any of the following:

(1) Change the terms of the placement.

(2) Continue the placement.

(3) Reassign a person assigned to a specific community corrections program to a different community corrections program.

(4) Request that the court revoke the placement and commit the person to the county jail or department of correction for the remainder of the person's sentence.

The community corrections director shall notify the court if the director changes the terms of the placement, continues the placement, or reassigns the person to a different program.

(b) If a person who is placed under this chapter violates the terms of the placement, the prosecuting attorney may request that the court revoke the placement and commit the person to the county jail or department of correction for the remainder of the person's sentence.

As added by P.L.240-1991(ss2), SEC.96. Amended by P.L.179-2015, SEC.16; P.L.106-2020, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 35-52-14-36 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 14 / Section 35-52-14-36
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 36. IC 14-24-11-4 defines a crime concerning entomology and plant pathology.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-46-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 46 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-46-3-4
"Animal fighting contest"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "animal fighting contest" means a conflict between two (2) or more animals. The term does not include a conflict that is unorganized or accidental.

As added by P.L.193-1987, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 35-50-5-1.1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 35-50-5-1.1
Bribery or official misconduct; filling vacancy under IC 5-8-6
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.1. (a) Whenever a person is convicted of a misdemeanor under IC 35-44.1-1, the court may include in the sentence an order rendering the person incapable of holding a public office of trust or profit for a fixed period of not more than ten (10) years.

(b) If any officer of a governmental entity is convicted of a misdemeanor under IC 35-44.1-1, the court may enter an order removing the officer from office.

(c) This subsection applies whenever:

(1) the court enters an order under this section that applies to a person who is an officer of a governmental entity (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-144); and

(2) a vacancy occurs in the office held by the person as the result of the court's order.

The court must file a certified copy of the order with the person who is entitled under IC 5-8-6 to receive notice of the death of an individual holding the office. The person receiving the copy of the order must give notice of the order in the same manner as if the person had received a notice of the death of the officeholder under IC 5-8-6. The person required or permitted to fill the vacancy that results from a removal under this section must comply with IC 3-13 or IC 20, whichever applies, to fill the vacancy.

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.73, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.4-1991, SEC.140; P.L.119-2005, SEC.35; P.L.126-2012, SEC.61; P.L.114-2012, SEC.145.
Ind. Code § 35-50-7-9 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 50 / Chapter 7 / Section 35-50-7-9
Violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A person who knowingly or intentionally violates an order issued by a court under this chapter commits a Class C misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.216-1996, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 35-52-3-24 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-52-3-24
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. IC 3-14-2-11 defines a crime concerning voting.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-40-13-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 40 / Chapter 13 / Section 35-40-13-2
Appointment of representative by court
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. If a victim is incompetent, deceased, or otherwise incapable of designating another person to act in the victim's place, the court may appoint, upon request of the prosecuting attorney, a lawful representative who is not a witness.

As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 35-38-2.6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 38 / Chapter 2.6 / Section 35-38-2.6-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.240-1991(ss2), SEC.96. Repealed by P.L.72-2023, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 35-43-6-10 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 43 / Chapter 6 / Section 35-43-6-10
Fair market value of improvement
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. For the purposes of this chapter, the fair market value of a home improvement is that amount which in commercial judgment or under usage of trade would be reasonable for services, materials, and work of similar quality and workmanship.

As added by P.L.251-1987, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 35-52-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 5 / Section 35-52-5-5
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. IC 5-10.4-3-16 defines a crime concerning the Indiana state teachers' retirement fund.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-52-4-5
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. IC 4-13.6-4-14 defines a crime concerning state public works.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-28-4 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 28 / Section 35-52-28-4
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. IC 28-1-29-13 defines a crime concerning the department of financial institutions.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-35-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-35-2-1
Pleadings; motions, requisites, and answers
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Pleadings in criminal proceedings are:

(1) an indictment;

(2) an information; and

(3) pleas of:

(A) not guilty;

(B) guilty; and

(C) guilty but mentally ill at the time of the crime.

Defenses and objections raised before trial which, before July 26, 1973, could have been raised by a plea in abatement, a plea in bar, a demurrer, a motion to quash, or any other plea not specifically allowed under this subsection may be raised only by motion to dismiss or to grant appropriate relief as provided in this title.

(b) Except as provided in this title, an application to the court for an order must be by motion. A motion other than one made during a trial or hearing must be in writing unless the court permits it to be made orally. It must state the grounds upon which it is made and set forth the relief or order sought. It may be supported by affidavit.

(c) Except as provided in this title, whenever the defendant files a motion, the state may file an answer to that motion. If no answer is filed by the state, all issues of fact and law raised by the motion stand at issue and the court shall proceed.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.4. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.204, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 35-38-6-9 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 38 / Chapter 6 / Section 35-38-6-9
Application of chapter to women convicted and sentenced to death
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The provisions of this chapter in relation to the infliction of the death penalty extend equally, so far as applicable, to the case of any woman convicted and sentenced to death.

As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 35-52-3-74 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-52-3-74
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 74. IC 3-14-4-8 defines a crime concerning elections.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-38-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 38 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-38-4-1
Appeals by defendant as matter of right and according to this chapter; decisions and orders reviewable
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) An appeal to the supreme court or the court of appeals may be taken by the defendant:

(1) as a matter of right from any judgment in a criminal action; and

(2) in accordance with this chapter.

(b) Any decision of the court or intermediate order made during the proceedings may be reviewed.

As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 35-52-9.1-21 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 9.1 / Section 35-52-9.1-21
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. IC 9-21-12-5 defines a crime concerning traffic regulation.

As added by P.L.170-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-37-6-14 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 37 / Chapter 6 / Section 35-37-6-14
Prosecuting attorney duty to disclose; victim preserves confidentiality
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) This section does not:

(1) relieve a prosecuting attorney of the constitutional and ethical obligation to disclose exculpatory evidence; and

(2) prohibit impeachment of a victim as permitted by the Indiana Rules of Evidence.

(b) A victim does not waive any privileges or confidentiality protections under this chapter if the victim:

(1) testifies about underlying acts of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking; or

(2) reveals that he or she used or attempted to use the services of a victim service provider or victim advocate.

As added by P.L.104-2008, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 35-52-16-49 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 16 / Section 35-52-16-49
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 49. IC 16-41-12-13 defines a crime concerning communicable diseases.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-7-53 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 7 / Section 35-52-7-53
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 53. IC 7.1-5-9-4 defines a crime concerning interests.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-42-4-0.1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 42 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-42-4-0.1
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.595. Repealed by P.L.63-2012, SEC.49.
Ind. Code § 35-52-7-6 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 7 / Section 35-52-7-6
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. IC 7.1-3-27-8 defines a crime concerning artisan distiller's permits.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-14-43 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 14 / Section 35-52-14-43
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 43. IC 14-31-3-21 defines a crime concerning nature preserves.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-193 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-193
"Manufacture of an unlawful telecommunications device"
Status: in_force

Sec. 193. "Manufacture of an unlawful telecommunications device", for purposes of IC 35-45-13, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-45-13-1.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-42-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 42 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-42-3-3
Criminal confinement
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A person who knowingly or intentionally confines another person without the other person's consent commits criminal confinement. Except as provided in subsection (b), the offense of criminal confinement is a Level 6 felony.

(b) The offense of criminal confinement defined in subsection (a) is:

(1) a Level 5 felony if:

(A) the person confined is less than fourteen (14) years of age and is not the confining person's child;

(B) it is committed by using a vehicle; or

(C) it results in bodily injury to a person other than the confining person;

(2) a Level 4 felony if it results in moderate bodily injury to a person other than the confining person;

(3) a Level 3 felony if it:

(A) is committed while armed with a deadly weapon;

(B) results in serious bodily injury to a person other than the confining person; or

(C) is committed on an aircraft; and

(4) a Level 2 felony if it is committed:

(A) with intent to obtain ransom;

(B) while hijacking a vehicle;

(C) with intent to obtain the release, or intent to aid in the escape, of any person from lawful incarceration; or

(D) with intent to use the person confined as a shield or hostage.

As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.2. Amended by Acts 1977, P.L.340, SEC.35; Acts 1979, P.L.299, SEC.1; P.L.183-1984, SEC.2; P.L.278-1985, SEC.8; P.L.49-1989, SEC.21; P.L.59-2002, SEC.2; P.L.70-2006, SEC.1; P.L.158-2013, SEC.434; P.L.40-2019, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 35-43-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 43 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-43-2-1
Burglary
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A person who breaks and enters the building or structure of another person, with intent to commit a felony or theft in it, commits burglary, a Level 5 felony. However, the offense is:

(1) a Level 4 felony if the building or structure is a dwelling;

(2) a Level 3 felony if it results in bodily injury to any person other than a defendant;

(3) a Level 2 felony if it:

(A) is committed while armed with a deadly weapon; or

(B) results in serious bodily injury to any person other than a defendant; and

(4) a Level 1 felony if:

(A) the building or structure is a dwelling; and

(B) it results in serious bodily injury to any person other than a defendant.

As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.3. Amended by Acts 1977, P.L.340, SEC.42; Acts 1982, P.L.204, SEC.36; P.L.88-1999, SEC.2; P.L.158-2013, SEC.460.
Ind. Code § 35-33-11-3 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 33 / Chapter 11 / Section 35-33-11-3
Overcrowding or inadequacy of local penal facility
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Upon petition by the sheriff alleging that:

(1) the local penal facility is overcrowded or otherwise physically inadequate to house inmates; and

(2) another sheriff or the commissioner of the department of correction has agreed to accept custody of inmates from the sheriff;

the court may order inmates transferred to the custody of the person who has agreed to accept custody. Whenever a transfer order is necessary under this section, only inmates serving a sentence after conviction for a crime may be transferred, unless the overcrowding or inadequacy of the facility also requires transfer of inmates awaiting trial or sentencing.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-47-2-18 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-47-2-18
Removing a firearm's serial number or possessing a firearm with a removed serial number
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. (a) No person shall:

(1) remove, obliterate, or alter the importer or manufacturer's serial number on any firearm; or

(2) possess any firearm on which the importer or manufacturer's serial number has been removed, obliterated, or altered.

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

As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.32. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.582; P.L.142-2020, SEC.73.
Ind. Code § 35-52-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-52-2-2
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. IC 2-7-6-2 defines a crime concerning lobbying.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-38-2.5-5.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 38 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 35-38-2.5-5.5
Home detention
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a court in one (1) county may not place an offender who resides in another county on home detention in the other county unless:

(1) the offender is eligible for home detention in the county in which the person resides; and

(2) supervision of the offender will be conducted by the probation department or community corrections program located in the county in which the offender resides.

(b) If the offender described in subsection (a) resides in a county that is adjacent to the county in which the sentencing court is located, the supervision of the offender may be conducted by either the:

(1) probation department; or

(2) community corrections program;

located in the county in which the sentencing court is located.

(c) All home detention fees described in section 8 of this chapter shall be collected by the probation department or community corrections program that supervises the offender.

(d) A probation department or community corrections program that supervises an offender on home detention is responsible for the expenses of the supervision.

As added by P.L.137-2001, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.48-2008, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-47-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-47-4-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.32. Repealed by P.L.37-2017, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 35-45-12-1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 45 / Chapter 12 / Section 35-45-12-1
"Code grabbing device" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "code grabbing device" means a device that is capable of:

(1) receiving and recording the code signal sent by the transmitter of:

(A) a motor vehicle security alarm system;

(B) a motor vehicle automatic door locking system; or

(C) a residential or commercial automatic garage door opening system; and

(2) disarming:

(A) a motor vehicle security alarm system;

(B) a motor vehicle automatic door locking system; or

(C) a residential or commercial automatic garage door opening system.

As added by P.L.302-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 35-52-7-61 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 7 / Section 35-52-7-61
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 61. IC 7.1-5-9-15 defines a crime concerning questionnaires.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-45-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 45 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-45-4-5
Voyeurism; public voyeurism; aerial voyeurism
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The following definitions apply throughout this section:

(1) "Camera" means a camera, a video camera, a device that captures a digital image, or any other type of video recording device.

(2) "Peep" means:

(A) any looking of a clandestine, surreptitious, prying, or secretive nature; or

(B) using a concealed camera with the intent of capturing an intimate image (as defined by IC 34-21.5-2-1).

(3) "Private area" means the naked or undergarment clad genitals, pubic area, or buttocks of an individual.

(b) A person:

(1) who knowingly or intentionally:

(A) peeps; or

(B) goes upon the land of another with the intent to peep;

into an occupied dwelling of another person; or

(2) who knowingly or intentionally peeps in or into an area where an occupant of the area reasonably can be expected to disrobe or is actually expected to disrobe, including:

(A) restrooms;

(B) baths;

(C) showers; and

(D) dressing rooms;

without the consent of the other person, commits voyeurism, a Class B misdemeanor.

(c) However, the offense under subsection (b) is a Level 6 felony if:

(1) it is knowingly or intentionally committed by means of a camera; or

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

(d) A person who:

(1) without the consent of the individual; and

(2) with intent to peep at the private area of an individual;

peeps at the private area of an individual and records an image by means of a camera commits public voyeurism, a Class A misdemeanor.

(e) The offense under subsection (d) is a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section or if the person:

(1) publishes the image;

(2) makes the image available on the Internet; or

(3) transmits or disseminates the image to another person.

(f) It is a defense to a prosecution under subsection (d) that the individual deliberately exposed the individual's private area.

(g) A person who, with the intent to peep, operates an unmanned aerial vehicle in a manner that is intended to cause the unmanned aerial vehicle to enter the space above or surrounding another person's occupied dwelling for the purpose of capturing images, photographs, video recordings, or audio recordings of the other person while the other person is:

(1) within the other person's occupied dwelling; or

(2) on the land or premises:

(A) on which the other person's occupied dwelling is located; and

(B) in a location that is not visible from an area:

(i) open to the general public; or

(ii) where a member of the general public has the right to be;

commits remote aerial voyeurism, a Class A misdemeanor.

(h) The offense under subsection (g) is a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section or if the person:

(1) publishes the images, photographs, or recordings captured;

(2) makes the images, photographs, or recordings captured available on the Internet; or

(3) transmits or disseminates the images, photographs, or recordings captured to another person.

As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.31. Amended by P.L.301-1995, SEC.1; P.L.215-1997, SEC.2; P.L.7-2005, SEC.1; P.L.75-2011, SEC.1; P.L.158-2013, SEC.529; P.L.107-2017, SEC.8; P.L.142-2020, SEC.72; P.L.79-2024, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-218.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-218.5
"Omnibus date"
Status: in_force

Sec. 218.5. "Omnibus date", for purposes of IC 35-36, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-36-1-1.

As added by P.L.13-2013, SEC.121.
Ind. Code § 35-52-6-40 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 6 / Section 35-52-6-40
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 40. IC 6-6-2.5-63 defines a crime concerning taxes.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-16-19 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 16 / Section 35-52-16-19
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. IC 16-31-3-22 defines a crime concerning emergency medical services.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-47.5-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-47.5-4-2
Insurance required of regulated explosive manufacturer; proof of insurance; exemption
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The department may order any person engaged in the manufacture or handling of a regulated explosive and any person with control over a place where regulated explosives are manufactured or handled to maintain insurance covering fire and explosion losses. The order is not effective until sixty (60) days after the date that notice of the order is received.

(b) The state fire marshal shall specify the insurance required under subsection (a) in an amount not less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) nor more than two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000).

(c) Proof of the insurance required under this section must be maintained with the department of insurance.

(d) The insurance commissioner may exempt a person from the insurance requirements under this section if an applicant for the exemption submits proof that the applicant has the financial ability to discharge all judgments in the amount specified by the state fire marshal. The insurance commissioner may revoke an exemption under this subsection if the commissioner requires additional proof of financial ability and:

(1) the exempted person fails to comply with the order; or

(2) the insurance commissioner determines that the exempted person has failed to provide adequate proof of financial ability.

As added by P.L.123-2002, SEC.50. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.541; P.L.187-2021, SEC.132.
Ind. Code § 35-52-3-70 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-52-3-70
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 70. IC 3-14-4-3.5 defines a crime concerning elections.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-16-26 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 16 / Section 35-52-16-26
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. IC 16-36-5-27 defines a crime concerning medical consent.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-36-8 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 36 / Section 35-52-36-8
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. IC 36-2-9.5-7 defines a crime concerning county government.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-45-9-5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 35-45-9-5
Criminal organization recruitment
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), an individual who knowingly or intentionally solicits, recruits, entices, or intimidates another individual to join a criminal organization or remain in a criminal organization commits criminal organization recruitment, a Level 6 felony.

(b) The offense under subsection (a) is a Level 5 felony if:

(1) the solicitation, recruitment, enticement, or intimidation occurs within one thousand (1,000) feet of school property; or

(2) the individual who is solicited, recruited, enticed, or intimidated is less than eighteen (18) years of age.

As added by P.L.192-2007, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.540; P.L.25-2016, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 35-52-15-26.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 15 / Section 35-52-15-26.5
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 26.5. IC 15-17-20-4 defines a crime concerning animals and animal products.

As added by P.L.9-2018, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 35-45-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 45 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-45-1-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter:

"Tumultuous conduct" means conduct that results in, or is likely to result in, serious bodily injury to a person or substantial damage to property.

"Unlawful assembly" means an assembly of five (5) or more persons whose common object is to commit an unlawful act, or a lawful act by unlawful means. Prior concert is not necessary to form an unlawful assembly.

As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.5. Amended by Acts 1977, P.L.340, SEC.68.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-66 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-66
"Convenience package"
Status: in_force

Sec. 66. "Convenience package", for purposes of IC 35-48-4-14.7, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-48-4-14.7(b)(2).

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-52-25-16 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 25 / Section 35-52-25-16
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. IC 25-17.3-5-3 defines a crime concerning genetic counselors.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-36-6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 36 / Chapter 6 / Section 35-36-6-6
New prosecution; new indictment or information
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. If on a new prosecution a defendant is prosecuted for the offense in the court to which the change of venue was taken, a new indictment may be found, or a new information may be filed, and the case may be prosecuted to final execution as if the offense had been committed in the county of that court. However, the indictment or information in such a case must state how the proceeding came into the court where the party elects to be tried, and that he has elected to be tried in that county.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 35-36-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 36 / Chapter 7 / Section 35-36-7-3
Postponements; adverse impact upon certain children and endangered adults
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) This section applies to criminal actions for:

(1) an offense listed in IC 11-8-8-4.5(a);

(2) neglect of a dependent (IC 35-46-1-4);

(3) a battery offense included in IC 35-42-2 if the victim is:

(A) less than eighteen (18) years of age; or

(B) an endangered adult (as defined in IC 12-10-3-2); and

(4) attempts of the crimes listed in subdivisions (1) through (3).

(b) If a motion is made to postpone a trial or other court proceeding that involves an offense listed in subsection (a), the court shall consider whether a postponement will have an adverse impact upon an endangered adult (as defined in IC 12-10-3-2) or a child who is less than sixteen (16) years of age and who:

(1) is the alleged victim of an offense listed in subsection (a); or

(2) will be a witness in the trial.

As added by P.L.203-1986, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.11-1987, SEC.33; P.L.169-2009, SEC.1; P.L.65-2016, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 35-52-25-18 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 25 / Section 35-52-25-18
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.113-2014, SEC.123.
Ind. Code § 35-52-33-7 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 33 / Section 35-52-33-7
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.128-2017, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 35-52-7-39 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 7 / Section 35-52-7-39
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 39. IC 7.1-5-7-7 defines a crime concerning alcohol.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-33-8-3.8 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 33 / Chapter 8 / Section 35-33-8-3.8-b
Bail following pretrial risk assessment
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 3.8. (a) A court shall consider the results of the Indiana pretrial risk assessment system (if available) before setting or modifying bail for an arrestee.

(b) If the court finds, based on the results of the Indiana pretrial risk assessment system (if available) and other relevant factors, that an arrestee does not present a substantial risk of flight or danger to the arrestee or others, the court shall consider releasing the arrestee without money bail or surety, subject to restrictions and conditions as determined by the court, unless one (1) or more of the following apply:

(1) The arrestee is charged with murder or treason.

(2) The arrestee is on pretrial release not related to the incident that is the basis for the present arrest.

(3) The arrestee is on probation, parole, or other community supervision.

(4) The arrestee is a violent arrestee as defined in section 3.4 of this chapter.

(5) The arrestee is a sexually violent predator defendant as defined in section 3.5 of this chapter.

(6) The arrestee has been denied bail pursuant to section 3.7 of this chapter.

(7) The arrestee is a foreign national who is unlawfully present in the United States as described in section 4.5 of this chapter.

The court is not required to administer an assessment before releasing an arrestee if administering the assessment will delay the arrestee's release.

As added by P.L.187-2017, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.64-2026, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 35-52-12-7 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 12 / Section 35-52-12-7
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. IC 12-17.2-4-35 defines a crime concerning day care regulation.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-36-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 36 / Chapter 7 / Section 35-36-7-2
Motion by prosecuting attorney; absence of witness or written or documentary evidence; official statement; requisites
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) A prosecuting attorney may move to postpone the trial of a criminal cause because of the absence of a witness whose name is endorsed on the indictment or information, if he makes an official statement:

(1) containing the requirements of subsections (b)(1) and (b)(2) of section 1 of this chapter;

(2) showing that the absence of the witness has not been procured by the act of the prosecuting attorney;

(3) stating the facts to which he believes the witness will testify, and include a statement that he believes these facts to be true; and

(4) stating that the prosecuting attorney is unable to prove the facts specified in accordance with subdivision (3) through the use of any other witness whose testimony can be as readily procured.

Upon request of the defendant the court shall order that the prosecuting attorney's motion and official statement be made in writing.

(b) The trial may not be postponed if:

(1) after a motion by the prosecuting attorney because of the absence of a witness, the defendant admits that the absent witness would testify to the facts as alleged by the prosecuting attorney in his official statement in accordance with subsection (a)(3); or

(2) after a motion by the prosecuting attorney to postpone because of the absence of written or documentary evidence, the defendant admits that the written or documentary evidence exists.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 35-40-15-1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 40 / Chapter 15 / Section 35-40-15-1
Application
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter does not apply to the death of a person:

(1) under the care of a physician; or

(2) if the person's death may be the result of medical malpractice.

(b) This chapter does not affect the authority of the state police department to conduct a new investigation.

As added by P.L.71-2021, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 35-47-1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-47-1-11
"Shotgun"
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. "Shotgun" means a weapon designed or redesigned, made or remade, and intended to be fired from the shoulder and designed or redesigned and made or remade to use the energy of the explosive in a fixed shotgun shell to fire through a smooth bore either a number of ball shot or a single projectile for each single pull of the trigger.

As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 35-52-3-60 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-52-3-60
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 60. IC 3-14-3-17 defines a crime concerning voting.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 6 / Section 35-52-6-3
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. IC 6-1.1-37-2 defines a crime concerning officials or representatives of the department of local government finance.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-47-5-12 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47 / Chapter 5 / Section 35-47-5-12
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.318-1985, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.22-2023, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 35-52-23-9 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 23 / Section 35-52-23-9
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. IC 23-14-37-3 defines a crime concerning cemetery associations.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-7-21 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 7 / Section 35-52-7-21
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. IC 7.1-5-3-2 defines a crime concerning containers.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-48-1.1-37 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 48 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 35-48-1.1-37
"Sale to a minor"
Status: in_force

Sec. 37. "Sale to a minor" means delivery or financing the delivery of a drug to a person less than eighteen (18) years of age and at least three (3) years junior to the person making the delivery or financing.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.249.
Ind. Code § 35-46-1-10.2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 46 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-46-1-10.2
Retail establishment sale or distribution of tobacco product
Status: in_force

Sec. 10.2. (a) A person may not be charged with a violation under this section and a violation under IC 7.1-7-6-5.

(b) A retail establishment that sells or distributes a tobacco product to a person less than twenty-one (21) years of age commits a Class C infraction. For a sale to take place under this section, the buyer must pay the retail establishment for the tobacco product.

(c) Notwithstanding IC 34-28-5-4(c), a civil judgment for an infraction committed under this section must be imposed as follows:

(1) If the retail establishment at that specific business location has not been issued a citation or summons for a violation of this section in the previous one (1) year, a civil penalty of up to four hundred dollars ($400).

(2) If the retail establishment at that specific business location has had one (1) citation or summons issued for a violation of this section in the previous one (1) year, a civil penalty of up to eight hundred dollars ($800).

(3) If the retail establishment at that specific business location has had two (2) citations or summonses issued for a violation of this section in the previous one (1) year, a civil penalty of up to one thousand four hundred dollars ($1,400).

(4) If the retail establishment at that specific business location has had three (3) or more citations or summonses issued for a violation of this section in the previous one (1) year, a civil penalty of up to two thousand dollars ($2,000).

A retail establishment may not be issued a citation or summons for a violation of this section more than once every twenty-four (24) hours for each specific business location.

(d) It is not a defense that the person to whom the tobacco product was sold or distributed did not smoke, chew, inhale, or otherwise consume the tobacco product.

(e) The following defenses are available to a retail establishment accused of selling or distributing a tobacco product to a person who is less than twenty-one (21) years of age:

(1) The buyer or recipient produced a driver's license bearing the purchaser's or recipient's photograph showing that the purchaser or recipient was of legal age to make the purchase.

(2) The buyer or recipient produced a photographic identification card issued under IC 9-24-16-1 or a similar card issued under the laws of another state or the federal government showing that the purchaser or recipient was of legal age to make the purchase.

(3) The appearance of the purchaser or recipient was such that an ordinary prudent person would believe that the purchaser or recipient was not less than thirty (30) years of age.

(f) It is a defense that the accused retail establishment sold or delivered the tobacco product to a person who acted in the ordinary course of employment or a business concerning tobacco products for the following activities:

(1) Agriculture.

(2) Processing.

(3) Transporting.

(4) Wholesaling.

(5) Retailing.

(g) As used in this section, "distribute" means to give a tobacco product to another person as a means of promoting, advertising, or marketing the tobacco product to the general public.

(h) Unless a person buys or receives a tobacco product under the direction of a law enforcement officer as part of an enforcement action, a retail establishment that sells or distributes a tobacco product is not liable for a violation of this section unless the person less than twenty-one (21) years of age who bought or received the tobacco product is issued a citation or summons under section 10.5 of this chapter.

(i) Notwithstanding IC 34-28-5-5(c), civil penalties collected under this section must be deposited in the Richard D. Doyle tobacco education and enforcement fund (IC 7.1-6-2-6).

(j) A person who violates subsection (b) at least three (3) times in any one (1) year commits habitual illegal sale of tobacco, a Class B infraction.

As added by P.L.177-1999, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.14-2000, SEC.72; P.L.1-2001, SEC.38; P.L.250-2003, SEC.17; P.L.252-2003, SEC.18; P.L.94-2008, SEC.62; P.L.20-2013, SEC.6; P.L.49-2020, SEC.31; P.L.32-2021, SEC.98; P.L.163-2025, SEC.63; P.L.148-2026, SEC.41.
Ind. Code § 35-33-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 33 / Chapter 8 / Section 35-33-8-2-b
Murder; other offenses
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 2. (a) Murder is not bailable if the state proves by a preponderance of the evidence that the proof is evident or the presumption strong.

(b) Offenses other than murder are not bailable if the state proves at a hearing under section 3.7 of this chapter:

(1) by a preponderance of the evidence that the proof is evident or the presumption strong for the charged offense; and

(2) by clear and convincing evidence that:

(A) the arrestee poses a substantial risk to the safety of any other person or the community; and

(B) no conditions of release will reasonably protect the safety of any other person or the community.

(c) In all other cases, offenses are bailable as provided in this chapter.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.41-2018, SEC.1; P.L.64-2026, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 35-48-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 48 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-48-2-7
Schedule III tests
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The board shall recommend placement of a substance in schedule III under this chapter if it finds that:

(1) the substance has a potential for abuse less than the substances listed in schedule I and II under this chapter;

(2) the substance has currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States; and

(3) abuse of the substance may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.

(b) The board may recommend placement of a substance in schedule III under this chapter if it finds that the substance is classified as a controlled substance in schedule III under federal law.

As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.200-1987, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 35-52-22-29 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 22 / Section 35-52-22-29
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. IC 22-11-20-6 defines a crime concerning building and safety regulations.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 44.1 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-44.1-4-1
"Dispatched firefighter"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "dispatched firefighter" means a member of:

(1) the fire company having jurisdiction over an emergency incident area; or

(2) a fire company that has entered into a mutual aid agreement with the fire company having jurisdiction over an emergency incident area;

who has been dispatched by the local fire department having jurisdiction over the particular emergency incident area.

As added by P.L.126-2012, SEC.54.
Ind. Code § 35-43-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 43 / Chapter 5 / Section 35-43-5-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by Acts 1978, P.L.144, SEC.6. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.303, SEC.1; P.L.268-1983, SEC.2; P.L.328-1983, SEC.1; P.L.298-1989, SEC.1; P.L.42-1993, SEC.96; P.L.300-1995, SEC.1; P.L.85-2003, SEC.1; P.L.158-2013, SEC.477. Repealed by P.L.174-2021, SEC.53.
Ind. Code § 35-45-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 45 / Chapter 7 / Section 35-45-7-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter:

"Loan" means any transaction described in section 3 of this chapter, whether or not the transaction is in the form of a loan as defined in IC 37-2-2-27.5, and without regard to whether the person making the loan is regularly engaged in making consumer loans, consumer credit sales, or consumer leases.

"Principal" includes the monetary value of property which has been loaned from one (1) person to another person.

"Rate" means the monetary value of the consideration received per annum or due per annum, calculated according to the actuarial method on the unpaid balance of the principal.

As added by Acts 1980, P.L.207, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.247-1983, SEC.24; P.L.115-2026, SEC.84.
Ind. Code § 35-43-5-22 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 43 / Chapter 5 / Section 35-43-5-22
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.109-2016, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.174-2021, SEC.65.
Ind. Code § 35-36-11-4 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 36 / Chapter 11 / Section 35-36-11-4
Failure to file notice of intent
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. If the prosecuting attorney does not comply with section 2 of this chapter, the prosecuting attorney may not introduce the laboratory report into evidence without the testimony of the person who conducted the test and prepared the laboratory report.

As added by P.L.44-2012, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 35-34-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 34 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-34-1-2
Contents; requisites; form
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The indictment or information shall be in writing and allege the commission of an offense by:

(1) stating the title of the action and the name of the court in which the indictment or information is filed;

(2) stating the name of the offense in the words of the statute or any other words conveying the same meaning;

(3) citing the statutory provision alleged to have been violated, except that any failure to include such a citation or any error in such a citation does not constitute grounds for reversal of a conviction where the defendant was not otherwise misled as to the nature of the charges against the defendant;

(4) setting forth the nature and elements of the offense charged in plain and concise language without unnecessary repetition;

(5) stating the date of the offense with sufficient particularity to show that the offense was committed within the period of limitations applicable to that offense;

(6) stating the time of the offense as definitely as can be done if time is of the essence of the offense;

(7) stating the place of the offense with sufficient particularity to show that the offense was committed within the jurisdiction of the court where the charge is to be filed;

(8) stating the place of the offense as definitely as can be done if the place is of the essence of the offense; and

(9) stating the name of every defendant, if known, and if not known, by designating the defendant by any name or description by which the defendant can be identified with reasonable certainty.

(b) An indictment shall be signed by:

(1) the foreman or five (5) members of the grand jury; and

(2) the prosecuting attorney or the prosecuting attorney's deputy.

(c) An information shall be signed by the prosecuting attorney or the prosecuting attorney's deputy.

(d) An indictment or information shall have stated upon it the names of all the material witnesses. Other witnesses may afterwards be subpoenaed by the state, but unless the name of a witness is stated on the indictment or information, no continuance shall be granted to the state due to the absence of the witness.

(e) The indictment or information shall be a plain, concise, and definite written statement of the essential facts constituting the offense charged. It need not contain a formal commencement, a formal conclusion, or any other matter not necessary to the statement. Presumptions of law and matters of which judicial notice is taken need not be stated.

(f) The indictment may be substantially in the following form:

IN THE __________ COURT OF INDIANA, 20____

STATE OF INDIANA

vs.

CAUSE NUMBER _______

A _________ B _________

The grand jury of the county of _________ upon their oath or affirmation do present that AB, on the _________ day of __________ 20____ at the county of _________ in the state of Indiana (HERE SET FORTH THE OFFENSE CHARGED).

(g) The information may be substantially in the same form as the indictment, substituting for the words, "the grand jury of the county of _________, upon their oath or affirmation so present" the following: "CD, being duly sworn on his oath or having affirmed, says." It is not necessary in an information to state the reason why the proceeding is by information rather than indictment.

(h) This section applies to a traffic offense (as defined in IC 9-13-2-183) if the traffic offense is:

(1) a felony; or

(2) a misdemeanor.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.3. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.204, SEC.19; P.L.320-1983, SEC.11; P.L.158-1994, SEC.1; P.L.2-2005, SEC.119; P.L.85-2013, SEC.115; P.L.161-2018, SEC.117.
Ind. Code § 35-34-2-11 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 34 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-34-2-11
Access to local government facilities for care or custody of persons
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The grand jury shall have free access, at all reasonable times, to any county, city, or town facility where persons are held in care or custody of such county, city, or town, for the purpose of examining their condition and management.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 35-47-14-12 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47 / Chapter 14 / Section 35-47-14-12
Standard of care for retained firearm
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) A law enforcement agency storing a firearm seized under this chapter shall use reasonable care to ensure that the firearm is not lost or damaged, and the law enforcement agency is prohibited from marking the firearm for identification or other purposes.

(b) A law enforcement agency shall be liable for any damage to or loss of the firearm that results from the law enforcement agency's negligence in the storage or handling of the firearm.

As added by P.L.289-2019, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 35-52-7-32 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 7 / Section 35-52-7-32
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 32. IC 7.1-5-5-11 defines a crime concerning gifts.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.270-2017, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 35-50-2-19 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 50 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-50-2-19
Unlawful use of a tracking device; enhancement
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) The state may seek, on a page separate from the rest of a charging instrument, to have a person who allegedly committed an offense sentenced to an additional fixed term of imprisonment if the state can show beyond a reasonable doubt that the person knowingly or intentionally used a tracking device:

(1) in the commission of the offense; or

(2) to facilitate the commission of the offense.

(b) If the person was convicted of the offense in a jury trial, the jury shall reconvene to hear evidence in the enhancement hearing. If the trial was to the court, or the judgment was entered on a guilty plea, the court alone shall hear evidence in the enhancement hearing.

(c) If the jury (if the hearing is by jury) or the court (if the hearing is to the court alone) finds that the state has proven beyond a reasonable doubt that the person knowingly or intentionally used a tracking device in the commission of the offense, or to facilitate the commission of the offense, the court may sentence the person to an additional fixed term of imprisonment of:

(1) if the offense did not result in serious bodily injury to another person, between six (6) months and two and one-half (2 1/2) years; or

(2) if the offense resulted in serious bodily injury to another person, between one (1) and six (6) years.

(d) A person who commits more than one (1) offense comprising a single episode of criminal conduct may be sentenced to only one (1) additional fixed term under this section.

As added by P.L.172-2023, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 35-44.2-1-14 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 44.2 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-44.2-1-14
Failure of a consultant to make a disclosure concerning a public works project
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. A consultant who fails to file a disclosure concerning a public works project is subject to a civil action for an infraction under IC 5-16-11-11.

As added by P.L.126-2012, SEC.55.
Ind. Code § 35-52-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-52-2-1
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. IC 2-4-1-4 defines a crime concerning legislative investigations.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-25-7.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 25 / Section 35-52-25-7.5
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.5. IC 25-8.5-3-7 defines a crime concerning behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts.

As added by P.L.212-2021, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 35-45-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 45 / Chapter 9 / Section 35-45-9-3
Participation in criminal organization; offense
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this section, "benefit, promote, or further the interests of a criminal organization" means to commit a felony or misdemeanor that would cause a reasonable person to believe results in:

(1) a benefit to a criminal organization or a member of a criminal organization;

(2) the promotion of a criminal organization; or

(3) furthering the interests of a criminal organization.

(b) As used in this section, "purpose of increasing a person's own standing or position within a criminal organization" means committing a felony or misdemeanor that would cause a reasonable person to believe results in increasing the person's standing or position within a criminal organization.

(c) A person who knowingly or intentionally commits an offense:

(1) with the intent to benefit, promote, or further the interests of a criminal organization; or

(2) for the purpose of increasing the person's own standing or position within a criminal organization;

commits criminal organization activity, a Level 6 felony. However, the offense is a Level 5 felony if the offense involves, directly or indirectly, the unlawful use of a firearm (including assisting a criminal (IC 35-44.1-2-5) if the offense committed by the person assisted involves the unlawful use of a firearm).

(d) In determining whether a person committed an offense under this section, the trier of fact may consider a person's association with a criminal organization, including:

(1) an admission of criminal organization membership by the person;

(2) a statement by:

(A) a member of the person's family;

(B) the person's guardian; or

(C) a reliable member of the criminal organization;

stating the person is a member of a criminal organization;

(3) the person having tattoos identifying the person as a member of a criminal organization;

(4) the person having a style of dress that is particular to members of a criminal organization;

(5) the person associating with one (1) or more members of a criminal organization;

(6) physical evidence indicating the person is a member of a criminal organization;

(7) an observation of the person in the company of a known criminal organization member on at least three (3) occasions;

(8) communications authored by the person indicating criminal organization membership, promotion of the membership in a criminal organization, or responsibility for an offense committed by a criminal organization;

(9) the person's use of the hand signs of a criminal organization; and

(10) the person's involvement in recruiting criminal organization members.

As added by P.L.180-1991, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.538; P.L.25-2016, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 35-52-6-8 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 6 / Section 35-52-6-8
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.138-2022, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 35-40-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 40 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-40-4-6
"Postconviction release"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. "Postconviction release" means parole, work release, home detention, or any other permanent, conditional, or temporary discharge from confinement of a person who is confined in:

(1) the custody of:

(A) the department of correction; or

(B) a sheriff;

(2) a county jail;

(3) a secure mental health facility; or

(4) a secure juvenile facility or shelter care facility.

As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 35-52-23-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 23 / Section 35-52-23-2
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. IC 23-2-2.5-37 defines a crime concerning securities and franchises.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-9.1-57 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 9.1 / Section 35-52-9.1-57
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 57. IC 9-30-5-16 defines a crime concerning operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

As added by P.L.170-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-47-2.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 35-47-2.5-2
"Dealer" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "dealer" includes any person licensed under 18 U.S.C. 923.

As added by P.L.17-1997, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 35-44.1-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 44.1 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-44.1-1-1
Official misconduct
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A public servant who knowingly or intentionally:

(1) commits an offense in the performance of the public servant's official duties;

(2) solicits, accepts, or agrees to accept from an appointee or employee any property other than what the public servant is authorized by law to accept as a condition of continued employment;

(3) acquires or divests himself or herself of a pecuniary interest in any property, transaction, or enterprise or aids another person to do so based on information obtained by virtue of the public servant's office that official action that has not been made public is contemplated; or

(4) fails to deliver public records and property in the public servant's custody to the public servant's successor in office when that successor qualifies;

commits official misconduct, a Level 6 felony.

As added by P.L.126-2012, SEC.54. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.496.
Ind. Code § 35-38-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 38 / Chapter 5 / Section 35-38-5-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.181-2014, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-244.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-244.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67. Repealed by P.L.158-2026, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 35-46-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 46 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-46-3-1
Harboring a non-immunized dog
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A person who knowingly or intentionally harbors a dog that is over the age of six (6) months and not immunized against rabies commits harboring a non-immunized dog, a Class C infraction. However, the offense is a Class B misdemeanor if the dog causes bodily injury by biting a person.

As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.6. Amended by Acts 1977, P.L.340, SEC.94.
Ind. Code § 35-52-16-13 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 16 / Section 35-52-16-13
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. IC 16-28-7-5 defines a crime concerning health facility monitors.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-186 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-186
"Lawful detention"
Status: in_force

Sec. 186. (a) "Lawful detention" means:

(1) arrest;

(2) custody following surrender in lieu of arrest;

(3) detention in a penal facility;

(4) detention in a facility for custody of persons alleged or found to be delinquent children;

(5) detention under a law authorizing civil commitment in lieu of criminal proceedings or authorizing such detention while criminal proceedings are held in abeyance;

(6) detention for extradition or deportation;

(7) placement in a community corrections program's residential facility;

(8) electronic monitoring;

(9) custody for purposes incident to any of the above including transportation, medical diagnosis or treatment, court appearances, work, or recreation; or

(10) any other detention for law enforcement purposes.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (a)(7) and (a)(8), the term does not include supervision of a person on probation or parole or constraint incidental to release with or without bail.

(c) The term does not include electronic monitoring through the use of an unmanned aerial vehicle under IC 35-33-5-9.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67. Amended by P.L.170-2014, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 35-52-20-8 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 20 / Section 35-52-20-8
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. IC 20-27-10-4 defines a crime concerning school transportation.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-38-7-12 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 38 / Chapter 7 / Section 35-38-7-12
Selection of laboratory
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. If the court orders DNA testing and analysis under this chapter, the court shall select a laboratory that meets the quality assurance and proficiency testing standards applicable to laboratories conducting forensic DNA analysis under IC 10-13-6.

As added by P.L.49-2001, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.2-2003, SEC.94.
Ind. Code § 35-40-6-8 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 40 / Chapter 6 / Section 35-40-6-8
Request form for revocation of bond
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The prosecuting attorney or a victim assistance program shall advise a victim on how the request form completed under section 6 of this chapter may be filed with the appropriate agencies and departments.

As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 35-52-12-15 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 12 / Section 35-52-12-15
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. IC 12-32-1-7 defines a crime concerning verifications of eligibility for public benefits.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-11 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-11
"Agency"
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) "Agency" means any authority, board, bureau, commission, committee, department, division, hospital, military body, or other instrumentality of:

(1) the state, a county, a township, a city, a town, a separate municipal corporation, a special taxing district, or a public corporation; or

(2) a state assisted college or state assisted university.

(b) The term does not include any part of the legislative department or the judicial department of state government.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-169 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-169
"Individual with an intellectual disability"
Status: in_force

Sec. 169. (a) "Individual with an intellectual disability", for purposes of IC 35-36-2-5(e), has the meaning set forth in IC 35-36-2-5(e).

(b) "Individual with an intellectual disability", for purposes of IC 35-36-9 and IC 35-50-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-36-9-2.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67. Amended by P.L.117-2015, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 35-45-13-7 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 45 / Chapter 13 / Section 35-45-13-7
Unauthorized use of telecommunications services
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) A person who knowingly or intentionally makes, distributes, possesses, uses, or assembles an unlawful telecommunications device that is designed, adapted, or used to commit a theft of telecommunications service commits criminal use of telecommunications services, a Class A misdemeanor. However, if the commission of the offense involves at least five (5) unlawful telecommunications devices, the offense is a Level 6 felony.

(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally:

(1) makes, distributes, possesses, uses, or assembles an unlawful telecommunications device that is designed, adapted, or used to:

(A) acquire or facilitate the acquisition of telecommunications service without the consent of the telecommunications service provider; or

(B) conceal, or assist another in concealing, from a telecommunications services provider or authority, or from another person with enforcement authority, the existence or place of origin or destination of telecommunications;

(2) sells, possesses, distributes, gives, transports, or otherwise transfers to another or offers or advertises for sale:

(A) an unlawful telecommunications device, with the intent to use the unlawful telecommunications device or allow the device to be used for a purpose described in this section, or while knowing or having reason to believe that the device is intended to be so used;

(B) plans or instructions for making or assembling an unlawful telecommunications device, knowing or having reason to believe that the plans or instructions are intended to be used for making or assembling an unlawful telecommunications device; or

(C) material, including hardware, cables, tools, data, computer software, or other information or equipment, knowing that the purchaser or a third person intends to use the material in the manufacture of an unlawful telecommunications device; or

(3) publishes:

(A) the number or code of an existing, a canceled, a revoked, or a nonexistent telephone number, credit number, or other credit device; or

(B) the method of numbering or coding that is employed in the issuance of telephone numbers, credit numbers, or other credit devices;

with knowledge or reason to believe that the information may be used to avoid the payment of a lawful telephone or telegraph toll charge;

commits unauthorized use of telecommunications services, a Class C infraction. A person commits a separate violation for each unlawful telecommunications device involved. However, the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if the person has a prior adjudication or conviction under this section within the previous five (5) years, and a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior adjudication or conviction under this section within the previous five (5) years and the commission of the offense involves at least five (5) unlawful telecommunications devices.

As added by P.L.216-1996, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.543; P.L.32-2019, SEC.38; P.L.156-2020, SEC.131.
Ind. Code § 35-42-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 42 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-42-3-4
Interference with custody
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) A person who, with the intent to deprive another person of child custody rights, knowingly or intentionally:

(1) removes another person who is less than eighteen (18) years of age to a place outside Indiana when the removal violates a child custody order of a court; or

(2) violates a child custody order of a court by failing to return a person who is less than eighteen (18) years of age to Indiana;

commits interference with custody, a Level 6 felony. However, the offense is a Level 5 felony if the other person is less than fourteen (14) years of age and is not the person's child, and a Level 4 felony if the offense is committed while armed with a deadly weapon or results in serious bodily injury to another person.

(b) A person who with the intent to deprive another person of custody or parenting time rights:

(1) knowingly or intentionally takes;

(2) knowingly or intentionally detains; or

(3) knowingly or intentionally conceals;

a person who is less than eighteen (18) years of age commits interference with custody, a Class C misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Class B misdemeanor if the taking, concealment, or detention is in violation of a court order.

(c) With respect to a violation of this section, a court may consider as a mitigating circumstance the accused person's return of the other person in accordance with the child custody order or parenting time order within seven (7) days after the removal.

(d) The offenses described in this section continue as long as the child is concealed or detained or both.

(e) If a person is convicted of an offense under this section, a court may impose against the defendant reasonable costs incurred by a parent or guardian of the child because of the taking, detention, or concealment of the child.

(f) It is a defense to a prosecution under this section that the accused person:

(1) was threatened; or

(2) reasonably believed the child was threatened;

which resulted in the child not being timely returned to the other parent resulting in a violation of a child custody order.

As added by P.L.49-1989, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.162-1990, SEC.1; P.L.68-2005, SEC.60; P.L.164-2007, SEC.2; P.L.158-2013, SEC.435.
Ind. Code § 35-52-25-37 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 25 / Section 35-52-25-37
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 37. IC 25-23.7-7-5 defines a crime concerning manufactured home installers.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-46-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 46 / Chapter 8 / Section 35-46-8-2
"Audiovisual recording device"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "audiovisual recording device" means:

(1) a digital or an analog photographic or video camera; or

(2) any other technology capable of enabling the recording or transmission of a motion picture or other audiovisual work;

regardless of whether audiovisual recording is the sole or primary purpose of the device.

As added by P.L.94-2005, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 35-37-5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 37 / Chapter 5 / Section 35-37-5-9
Uniformity of construction
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. This chapter shall be construed so as to effectuate its general purpose which is to make uniform the law of the states that enact it.

As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-187.3 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-187.3
"Lineup"
Status: in_force

Sec. 187.3. "Lineup", for purposes of IC 35-33-4.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-33-4.5-4.

As added by P.L.127-2025, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 35-40.5-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 40.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-40.5-1-1
Definitions
Status: in_force

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

(1) "Law enforcement officer" means any of the following:

(A) A law enforcement officer (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-185).

(B) A state educational institution police officer appointed under IC 21-39-4.

(C) A school corporation police officer appointed under IC 20-26-16.

(D) A school resource officer (as defined in IC 20-26-18.2-1).

(E) A police officer of a private postsecondary educational institution whose governing board has appointed the police officer under IC 21-17-5-2.

(2) "Provider" has the meaning set forth in IC 16-21-8-0.2.

(3) "Relative" has the meaning set forth in IC 35-42-2-1(a).

(4) "Sexual assault forensic evidence" means the results collected from a forensic medical examination of a victim by a provider.

(5) "State sexual assault response team" means the statewide sexual assault response team coordinated by the Indiana prosecuting attorneys council and the Indiana criminal justice institute.

(6) "Victim" means an individual:

(A) who is a victim of sexual assault (as defined in IC 5-26.5-1-8); or

(B) who:

(i) is a relative of or a person who has had a close personal relationship with the individual described under clause (A); and

(ii) is designated by the individual described under clause (A) as a representative.

The term does not include an individual who is accused of committing an act of sexual assault (as defined in IC 5-26.5-1-8) against the individual described under clause (A).

(7) "Victim advocate" has the meaning set forth in IC 35-37-6-3.5.

(8) "Victim service provider" has the meaning set forth in IC 35-37-6-5.

As added by P.L.58-2020, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.32-2021, SEC.94; P.L.158-2026, SEC.41.
Ind. Code § 35-48-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 48 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-48-4-6
Possession of cocaine or narcotic drug
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) A person who, without a valid prescription or order of a practitioner acting in the course of the practitioner's professional practice, knowingly or intentionally possesses cocaine (pure or adulterated) or a narcotic drug (pure or adulterated) classified in schedule I or II, commits possession of cocaine or a narcotic drug, a Level 6 felony, except as provided in subsections (b) through (d).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.7. Amended by Acts 1977, P.L.340, SEC.101; Acts 1979, P.L.303, SEC.10; P.L.138-1983, SEC.3; P.L.296-1987, SEC.9; P.L.296-1995, SEC.7; P.L.65-1996, SEC.15; P.L.188-1999, SEC.7; P.L.17-2001, SEC.24; P.L.151-2006, SEC.24; P.L.158-2013, SEC.631; P.L.168-2014, SEC.98.
Ind. Code § 35-43-5-7.3 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 43 / Chapter 5 / Section 35-43-5-7.3
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.283-2001, SEC.38. Amended by P.L.120-2002, SEC.50. Repealed by P.L.255-2003, SEC.55.
Ind. Code § 35-44.2-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 44.2 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-44.2-3-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.126-2012, SEC.55. Repealed by P.L.252-2015, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-70 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-70
"Credit card holder"
Status: in_force

Sec. 70. "Credit card holder", for purposes of IC 35-43-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-43-5-1(e).

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-48-1.1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 48 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 35-48-1.1-3
"Administer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. "Administer" means the direct application of a controlled substance, whether by injection, inhalation, ingestion, or any other means, to the body of a patient or research subject by:

(1) a practitioner or by the practitioner's authorized agent; or

(2) the patient or research subject at the direction and in the presence of the practitioner.

As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.249.
Ind. Code § 35-41-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 41 / Chapter 5 / Section 35-41-5-3
Multiple convictions
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A person may not be convicted of both a conspiracy and an attempt with respect to the same underlying crime.

(b) A person may not be convicted of both a crime and an attempt to commit the same crime.

As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.1. Amended by Acts 1977, P.L.340, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 35-52-3-45 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-52-3-45
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 45. IC 3-14-3-2 defines a crime concerning voting.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-42-2-0.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 42 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-42-2-0.5
"Relative"
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.5. "Relative", for purposes of section 1 of this chapter, has the meaning set forth in section 1(a) of this chapter.

As added by P.L.65-2016, SEC.32. Amended by P.L.158-2026, SEC.42.
Ind. Code § 35-44.1-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 44.1 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-44.1-2-6
Impersonation of a public servant
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) A person who, with intent to:

(1) deceive; or

(2) induce compliance with the person's instructions, orders, or requests;

falsely represents that the person is a public servant, commits impersonation of a public servant, a Class A misdemeanor, except as provided in subsection (b).

(b) The offense described in subsection (a) is a Level 6 felony if the person falsely represents that the person is:

(1) a law enforcement officer; or

(2) an agent or employee of the department of state revenue, and collects any property from another person.

As added by P.L.126-2012, SEC.54. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.505; P.L.31-2016, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 35-33-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 33 / Chapter 7 / Section 35-33-7-2
Probable cause; affidavit or oral presentation under oath; record; determination; detention or release
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) As used in this section, "affiant" means the person who submits the facts upon which an arrest has been made:

(1) in a probable cause affidavit; or

(2) to a judicial officer orally, under oath.

(b) At or before the initial hearing of a person arrested without a warrant for a crime, the facts upon which the arrest was made shall be submitted to the judicial officer, ex parte, in a probable cause affidavit. In lieu of the affidavit or in addition to it, the facts may be submitted orally under oath to the judicial officer. If facts upon which the arrest was made are submitted orally, the proceeding shall be recorded by a court reporter, and, upon request of any party in the case or upon order of the court, the record of the proceeding shall be transcribed.

(c) In addition to the facts described in subsection (b), the affiant shall disclose any known personal, financial, or familial relationship with:

(1) any party to the investigation; or

(2) any other person involved in the offense described in the affidavit;

if the relationship could reasonably be perceived to affect the affiant's objectivity or impartiality.

(d) If the judicial officer determines that there is probable cause to believe that any crime was committed and that the arrested person committed it, the judicial officer shall order that the arrested person be held to answer in the proper court. If the facts submitted do not establish probable cause or if the prosecuting attorney informs the judicial officer on the record that no charge will be filed against the arrested person, the judicial officer shall order that the arrested person be released immediately.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.2. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.204, SEC.12; P.L.131-2025, SEC.2; P.L.129-2026, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-79.7 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-79.7
"Critical infrastructure utility"
Status: in_force

Sec. 79.7. "Critical infrastructure utility", for purposes of IC 35-46-10, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-46-10-1(b).

As added by P.L.276-2019, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 35-52-22-3 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 22 / Section 35-52-22-3
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. IC 22-2-7-7 defines a crime concerning wages, hours, and benefits.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-14-29 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 14 / Section 35-52-14-29
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. IC 14-22-34-9 defines a crime concerning nongame species.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-25-44 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 25 / Section 35-52-25-44
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 44. IC 25-26-14-27 defines a crime concerning pharmacists, pharmacies, and drug stores.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-47-14-10 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47 / Chapter 14 / Section 35-47-14-10
Request to sell or transfer retained firearm
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) If a court has ordered a law enforcement agency to retain an individual's firearm under section 6 of this chapter, the individual or the rightful owner of the firearm, as applicable, may petition the court to order the law enforcement agency to:

(1) transfer the firearm to a responsible third party as described under section 1.5 of this chapter;

(2) transfer the firearm to an individual who possesses a valid federal firearms license issued under 18 U.S.C. 923 for storage or an eventual lawful sale whose terms are mutually agreed upon between the licensee and the individual or rightful owner, as applicable; or

(3) sell the firearm at auction under IC 35-47-3-2 and return the proceeds to the individual or the rightful owner of the firearm, as applicable.

The responsible third party who accepts transfer of the firearm from the law enforcement agency under a court order under this section shall enter into a written court agreement that obligates the responsible third party to the reasonable care and storage of the firearm, including not providing access or transferring the firearm to the individual found to be dangerous in a hearing under section 6 of this chapter.

(b) An individual or rightful owner of the firearm may petition the court as described in subsection (a):

(1) at the hearing described in section 6 or 9 of this chapter; or

(2) at any time before the hearing described in section 6 or 9 of this chapter is held.

(c) If an individual or rightful owner timely requests a sale or transfer of a firearm under subsection (a), the court shall order the law enforcement agency having custody of the firearm to transfer the firearm or sell the firearm at auction under IC 35-47-3-2, unless:

(1) the serial number of the firearm has been obliterated;

(2) the transfer of the firearm would be unlawful; or

(3) the requirements of subsection (a) have not been met.

(d) If the court issues an order under subsection (c), the court's order must require:

(1) that the firearm be sold not more than one (1) year after receipt of the order; and

(2) that the proceeds of the sale be returned to the individual or rightful owner of the firearm.

(e) A law enforcement agency may retain not more than eight percent (8%) of the sale price to pay the costs of the sale, including administrative costs and the auctioneer's fee.

As added by P.L.157-2014, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.289-2019, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 35-43-9-4 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 43 / Chapter 9 / Section 35-43-9-4
"Title insurance agent"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "title insurance agent" means a person who holds a limited lines producer's license issued under IC 27-1-15.6-18(3) and disburses funds from a title insurance escrow account to a party in connection with a residential real property transaction.

As added by P.L.300-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.132-2001, SEC.25; P.L.178-2003, SEC.97; P.L.276-2013, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-57.8 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-57.8
"Consent of the original manufacturer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 57.8. "Consent of the original manufacturer", for purposes of IC 35-43-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-43-7-1.

As added by P.L.13-2013, SEC.93.
Ind. Code § 35-52-9.1-60 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 9.1 / Section 35-52-9.1-60
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 60. IC 9-30-10-16 defines a crime concerning habitual violation of traffic laws.

As added by P.L.170-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-47-14-11 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47 / Chapter 14 / Section 35-47-14-11
Effect of sale or transfer of retained firearm
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The sale, disposal, or transfer of a firearm retained under this chapter does not:

(1) alter or terminate an individual's designation as a dangerous person by a court; or

(2) constitute prima facie evidence that an individual is no longer dangerous.

As added by P.L.289-2019, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-16 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-16
"Ammunition"
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. "Ammunition", for purposes of IC 35-47, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-47-1-2.5.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-36-6-5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 36 / Chapter 6 / Section 35-36-6-5
New prosecution; recognizance
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. If in a new prosecution for the same offense, the defendant gives recognizance to appear before the court of the county from which the change of venue was taken, the recognizance shall be taken of record, and shall be recorded by the clerk of that court.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 35-36-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 36 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-36-2-2
Insanity defense; appointment of psychiatrists, psychologists, and physicians; admissibility of evidence
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) At the trial of a criminal case in which the defendant intends to interpose the defense of insanity, evidence may be introduced to prove the defendant's sanity or insanity at the time at which the defendant is alleged to have committed the offense charged in the indictment or information.

(b) When notice of an insanity defense is filed in a case in which the defendant is not charged with a homicide offense under IC 35-42-1, the court shall appoint two (2) or three (3) competent disinterested:

(1) psychiatrists;

(2) psychologists endorsed by the state psychology board as health service providers in psychology; or

(3) physicians;

who have expertise in determining insanity. At least one (1) of the individuals appointed under this subsection must be a psychiatrist or psychologist. The individuals appointed under this subsection shall examine the defendant and testify at the trial. This testimony shall follow the presentation of the evidence for the prosecution and for the defense, including the testimony of any mental health experts employed by the state or by the defense.

(c) When notice of an insanity defense is filed in a case in which the defendant is charged with a homicide offense under IC 35-42-1, the court shall appoint two (2) or three (3) competent disinterested:

(1) psychiatrists;

(2) psychologists endorsed by the state psychology board as health service providers in psychology; or

(3) physicians;

who have expertise in determining insanity. At least one (1) individual appointed under this subsection must be a psychiatrist and at least one (1) individual appointed under this subsection must be a psychologist. The individuals appointed under this subsection shall examine the defendant and testify at the trial. This testimony must follow the presentation of the evidence for the prosecution and for the defense, including the testimony of any mental health experts employed by the state or by the defense.

(d) If a defendant does not adequately communicate, participate, and cooperate with the mental health witnesses appointed by the court after being ordered to do so by the court, the defendant may not present as evidence the testimony of any other mental health witness:

(1) with whom the defendant adequately communicated, participated, and cooperated; and

(2) whose opinion is based upon examinations of the defendant;

unless the defendant shows by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant's failure to communicate, participate, or cooperate with the mental health witnesses appointed by the court was caused by the defendant's mental illness.

(e) The mental health witnesses appointed by the court may be cross-examined by both the prosecution and the defense, and each side may introduce evidence in rebuttal to the testimony of a mental health witness.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.321-1983, SEC.2; P.L.19-1986, SEC.59; P.L.149-1987, SEC.119; P.L.77-2004, SEC.3; P.L.54-2014, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 35-38-7-7 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 38 / Chapter 7 / Section 35-38-7-7
Opportunity to respond to petition
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The court shall give the prosecuting attorney an opportunity to respond to the petition. The court may, in its discretion, order a hearing on the petition.

As added by P.L.49-2001, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-166 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-166
"Imprison"
Status: in_force

Sec. 166. "Imprison" means to:

(1) confine in a penal facility;

(2) commit to the department of correction; or

(3) assign to a community transition program under IC 11-10-11.5.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-33-8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 33 / Chapter 8 / Section 35-33-8-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.2. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.204, SEC.16; P.L.24-1986, SEC.35; P.L.167-1987, SEC.9; P.L.44-1988, SEC.2; P.L.53-1989, SEC.7; P.L.355-1989(ss), SEC.14; P.L.284-1989, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.1-1990, SEC.341.
Ind. Code § 35-45-13-1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 45 / Chapter 13 / Section 35-45-13-1
"Manufacture of an unlawful telecommunications device" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "manufacture of an unlawful telecommunications device" means:

(1) the production or assembly of an unlawful telecommunications device; or

(2) the modification, alteration, programming, or reprogramming of a telecommunications device to render it capable of acquiring or facilitating the acquisition of telecommunications service without the consent of the telecommunications service provider.

As added by P.L.216-1996, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-240 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-240
"Postarrest release"
Status: in_force

Sec. 240. "Postarrest release", for purposes of IC 35-40, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-40-4-5.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-52-14-38 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 14 / Section 35-52-14-38
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 38. IC 14-31-3-15 defines a crime concerning nature preserves.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-268 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-268
"Receiving"
Status: in_force

Sec. 268. "Receiving", for purposes of IC 35-43-4-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-43-4-1(c).

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-42-2-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 42 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-42-2-1.5
Aggravated battery
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. A person who knowingly or intentionally inflicts injury on a person that creates a substantial risk of death or causes:

(1) serious permanent disfigurement;

(2) protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member or organ; or

(3) the loss of a fetus;

commits aggravated battery, a Level 3 felony. However, the offense is a Level 1 felony if it results in the death of a child less than fourteen (14) years of age and is committed by a person at least eighteen (18) years of age.

As added by P.L.213-1991, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.261-1997, SEC.6; P.L.158-2013, SEC.422.
Ind. Code § 35-43-5-3.8 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 43 / Chapter 5 / Section 35-43-5-3.8
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.137-2009, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.473; P.L.49-2020, SEC.27. Repealed by P.L.174-2021, SEC.47.
Ind. Code § 35-45-13-6 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 45 / Chapter 13 / Section 35-45-13-6
"Unlawful telecommunications device" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) As used in this chapter, "unlawful telecommunications device" means a telecommunications device that:

(1) is capable of; or

(2) has been altered, modified, programmed, or reprogrammed, alone or in conjunction with another access device or other equipment, to render the telecommunications device capable of;

acquiring or facilitating the acquisition of an electronic serial number, a mobile identification number, or a personal identification number of any telecommunications service without the consent of a telecommunications service provider.

(b) The term does not include a device operated by a law enforcement agency in the course of its activities.

As added by P.L.216-1996, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-330.3 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-330.3
"Threatens"
Status: in_force

Sec. 330.3. "Threatens", for purposes of IC 35-45-9, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-45-9-2.

As added by P.L.13-2013, SEC.134.
Ind. Code § 35-33-4.5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 33 / Chapter 4.5 / Section 35-33-4.5-9
Requirements for conducting a lineup
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) Except as provided in section 7 of this chapter, a lineup must be conducted as follows:

(1) A lineup investigator shall conduct the lineup.

(2) Only one (1) suspect may be included in the lineup.

(3) No one may speak to the eyewitness concerning the suspect's position in the lineup or regarding anything that might influence the eyewitness's identification.

(4) Each filler in the lineup must generally resemble the eyewitness's description of the perpetrator.

(5) The composition of the lineup must ensure that the suspect does not unduly stand out from the fillers.

(6) The lineup must include at least five (5) fillers who resemble, as much as practicable, the eyewitness description of the perpetrator in significant features, including any unique or unusual features.

(7) If the eyewitness has previously viewed a lineup in connection with the identification of another person suspected of involvement in the offense, the fillers in the lineup in which the current suspect participates must be different from the fillers used in any prior lineups.

(8) If there are multiple eyewitnesses, the suspect must be placed in a different position in the lineup for each eyewitness.

(9) If the eyewitness makes an identification during the lineup, the lineup investigator shall document any statement from the eyewitness as to the eyewitness's confidence level that the person identified in the lineup is the perpetrator.

(b) Before conducting a lineup, the lineup investigator shall instruct the eyewitness that:

(1) the perpetrator may or may not be in the lineup;

(2) the eyewitness is not required to make an identification;

(3) it is as important to exclude innocent persons as it is to identify the perpetrator; and

(4) the investigation will continue with or without an identification.

As added by P.L.127-2025, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 35-33-8.5-11 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 33 / Chapter 8.5 / Section 35-33-8.5-11
Subrogation; enforcement; costs
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. Whenever any claim or claims to which any person is subrogated under section 10 of this chapter shall be sought to be enforced by any action or legal proceedings, the proper prosecuting attorney shall be made a party to the action or proceedings, to answer as to the fact of such payment and to protect the interests of the state in such action or proceedings: provided, that nothing in this section or section 10 of this chapter shall, in any event, create any liability or authorize judgment against the state, or render the state, or the attorney, liable for any costs (including fees) in the action or proceedings.

As added by P.L.5-1988, SEC.180. Amended by P.L.106-2010, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 35-44.2-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 44.2 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-44.2-1-8
Failure to provide an annual report to the state examiner
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A person who fails to provide an annual report to the state examiner is subject to a civil action for an infraction under IC 5-11-13-3.

As added by P.L.126-2012, SEC.55.
Ind. Code § 35-52-6-16 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 6 / Section 35-52-6-16
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. IC 6-2.5-9-6 defines a crime concerning taxes.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-40-14-4 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 40 / Chapter 14 / Section 35-40-14-4
Protections for victims of identity theft
Status: reserved

Sec. 4. (a) A person who is injured by a crime of identity theft or who has filed a police report alleging commission of an offense of identity theft may file an application with the court in the jurisdiction where the person resides for the issuance of a court order declaring that the person is a victim of identity theft. A person may file an application under this section regardless of whether the person is able to identify each person who allegedly obtained, possessed, transferred, or used the person's identifying information in an unlawful manner.

(b) A person filing an application under subsection (a) shall file a copy of the application with the unit. The unit may appear at and present evidence in a hearing conducted under this section if the unit determines that a court order declaring the applicant a victim of identity theft would be inappropriate.

(c) A person is presumed to be a victim of identity theft under this section if another person is charged with and convicted of an offense of identity theft for unlawfully obtaining, possessing, transferring, or using the person's identifying information.

(d) After notice and hearing, if the court is satisfied by a preponderance of the evidence that the applicant has been injured by a crime of identity theft, the court shall enter an order containing:

(1) a declaration that the person filing the application is a victim of identity theft resulting from the commission of a crime of identity theft;

(2) any known information identifying the violator or person charged with the offense;

(3) the specific personal identifying information and any related document or record used to commit the alleged offense; and

(4) information identifying any financial account or transaction affected by the alleged offense, including:

(A) the name of the financial institution in which the account is established or of the merchant or creditor involved in the transaction, as appropriate;

(B) any relevant account numbers;

(C) the dollar amount of the account or transaction affected by the alleged offense; and

(D) the date or dates of the offense.

(e) Except as provided in subsection (h), an order issued under this section must be sealed because of the confidential nature of the information required to be included in the order. The order may be opened and the order or a copy of the order may be released only:

(1) to the proper officials in a civil proceeding brought by or against the victim arising or resulting from the commission of a crime of identity theft, including a proceeding to set aside a judgment obtained against the victim;

(2) to the victim for the purpose of submitting the copy of the order to a governmental entity or private business to:

(A) prove that a financial transaction or account of the victim was directly affected by the commission of a crime of identity theft; and

(B) correct any record of the entity or business that contains inaccurate or false information as a result of the offense;

(3) on order of the judge; or

(4) as otherwise required by law.

(f) A court at any time may vacate an order issued under this section if the court finds that the application or any information submitted to the court by the applicant contains a fraudulent misrepresentation or a material misrepresentation of fact.

(g) Except as provided in subsection (h), a copy of the order provided to a person under subsection (e)(1) must remain sealed throughout and after the civil proceeding. Information contained in a copy of an order provided to a governmental entity or business under subsection (e)(2) is confidential and may not be released to another person except as otherwise required by law.

(h) The following information regarding an application filed under this section may be released to the public:

(1) The name of the applicant.

(2) The county of residence of the applicant.

(3) Whether the application was approved or denied by the court.

As added by P.L.137-2009, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-351.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-351.5
"Violent criminal"
Status: in_force

Sec. 351.5. "Violent criminal", for purposes of IC 35-38-1-17, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-38-1-17.

As added by P.L.164-2015, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 35-34-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 34 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-34-1-4
Motion to dismiss by defendant; grounds; requisites; disposition; effect of order
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The court may, upon motion of the defendant, dismiss the indictment or information upon any of the following grounds:

(1) The indictment or information, or any count thereof, is defective under section 6 of this chapter.

(2) Misjoinder of offenses or parties defendant, or duplicity of allegation in counts.

(3) The grand jury proceeding was defective.

(4) The indictment or information does not state the offense with sufficient certainty.

(5) The facts stated do not constitute an offense.

(6) The defendant has immunity with respect to the offense charged.

(7) The prosecution is barred by reason of a previous prosecution.

(8) The prosecution is untimely brought.

(9) The defendant has been denied the right to a speedy trial.

(10) There exists some jurisdictional impediment to conviction of the defendant for the offense charged.

(11) Any other ground that is a basis for dismissal as a matter of law.

(b) Except as otherwise provided, a motion under this section shall be made no later than:

(1) twenty (20) days if the defendant is charged with a felony; or

(2) ten (10) days if the defendant is charged only with one (1) or more misdemeanors;

prior to the omnibus date. A motion made thereafter may be summarily denied if based upon a ground specified in subdivision (a)(1), (a)(2), (a)(3), (a)(4), or (a)(5) of this section. A motion to dismiss based upon a ground specified in subdivision (a)(6), (a)(7), (a)(8), (a)(9), (a)(10), or (a)(11) of this section may be made or renewed at any time before or during trial. A motion to dismiss based upon lack of jurisdiction over the subject matter may be made at any time.

(c) Upon the motion to dismiss, a defendant who is in a position adequately to raise more than one (1) ground in support thereof shall raise every ground upon which he intends to challenge the indictment or information. A subsequent motion based upon a ground not properly raised may be summarily denied. However, the court, in the interest of justice and for good cause shown, may entertain and dispose of such a motion on the merits.

(d) Upon the motion to dismiss, the court shall:

(1) overrule the motion to dismiss;

(2) grant the motion to dismiss and discharge the defendant; or

(3) grant the motion to dismiss and deny discharge of the defendant if the court determines that the indictment or information may be cured by amendment under section 5 of this chapter and the prosecuting attorney has moved for leave to amend.

If the court grants the motion under subdivision (3) and grants the prosecuting attorney leave to amend, any prior order imposing conditions of release pending trial shall stand unless otherwise modified or removed by order of the court.

(e) If the court grants a motion under subsection (a)(3) and the prosecuting attorney informs the court on the record that the charges will be refiled within seventy-two (72) hours by information:

(1) the court may not discharge the defendant; and

(2) any prior order concerning release pending trial remains in force unless it is modified or removed by the court.

(f) An order of dismissal does not, of itself, constitute a bar to a subsequent prosecution of the same crime or crimes except as otherwise provided by law.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.3. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.204, SEC.20; P.L.320-1983, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 35-44.1-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 44.1 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-44.1-3-3
Refusal to aid an officer
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A person who, when ordered by a law enforcement officer to assist the officer in the execution of the officer's duties, knowingly or intentionally, and without a reasonable cause, refuses to assist commits refusal to aid an officer, a Class B misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.126-2012, SEC.54.
Ind. Code § 35-42-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 42 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-42-1-6
Feticide; exemptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) This section does not apply to:

(1) the pregnant mother whose pregnancy is terminated;

(2) a person who in good faith provides medical treatment to a pregnant woman that results in the accidental or unintentional termination of the pregnancy; or

(3) a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5 who, upon the request of a pregnant woman, performs a medical procedure to terminate her pregnancy, even if the procedure is not authorized under IC 16-34-2-1.

(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally terminates a human pregnancy with an intention other than to produce a live birth or to remove a dead fetus commits feticide, a Level 3 felony.

As added by Acts 1979, P.L.153, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.2-1995, SEC.126; P.L.40-2009, SEC.1; P.L.158-2013, SEC.416; P.L.203-2018, SEC.4; P.L.179-2022(ss), SEC.49.
Ind. Code § 35-52-7-52 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 7 / Section 35-52-7-52
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 52. IC 7.1-5-9-3 defines a crime concerning interests.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-49-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 49 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-49-1-9
"Sexual conduct"
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. "Sexual conduct" means:

(1) sexual intercourse or other sexual conduct (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-221.5);

(2) exhibition of the uncovered genitals in the context of masturbation or other sexual activity;

(3) exhibition of the uncovered genitals of a person under sixteen (16) years of age;

(4) sado-masochistic abuse; or

(5) sexual intercourse or other sexual conduct (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-221.5) with an animal.

As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.33. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.645.
Ind. Code § 35-43-5-3.7 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 43 / Chapter 5 / Section 35-43-5-3.7
Notario publico deception
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.7. A person who violates IC 33-42-13-4 commits notario publico deception, a Class A misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.85-2007, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.128-2017, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 35-38-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 38 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-38-4-3
Appeals from question reserved on part of state
Status: reserved

Sec. 3. In case of an appeal from a question reserved on the part of the state, it is not necessary for the clerk of the court to certify in the transcript any part of the proceedings and record except the pleadings, the motion to correct errors, and the judgment of acquittal. When the question reserved is defectively stated, the supreme court or the court of appeals may direct any part of the proceedings and record to be certified to such court.

As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 35-47-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47 / Chapter 7 / Section 35-47-7-4
Dog bite injury reporting
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The:

(1) physician who treats a person for a dog bite or an apparent dog bite; or

(2) administrator or the administrator's designee of the hospital or outpatient surgical center if a person is treated in a hospital or an outpatient surgical center for a dog bite or an apparent dog bite;

shall report the case to the Indiana department of health not more than seventy-two (72) hours after the time the person is treated. The report may be made orally or in writing.

As added by P.L.176-1993, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.325.
Ind. Code § 35-52-7-11 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 7 / Section 35-52-7-11
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. IC 7.1-3-27-13 defines a crime concerning artisan distiller's permits.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-6-53 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 6 / Section 35-52-6-53
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 53. IC 6-7-2-18 defines a crime concerning tobacco taxes and closed system cartridge taxes.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.165-2021, SEC.199.
Ind. Code § 35-52-9.1-13 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 9.1 / Section 35-52-9.1-13
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. IC 9-21-5-14 defines a crime concerning traffic regulation.

As added by P.L.170-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-42-4-8 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 42 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-42-4-8
Sexual battery
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) A person who, with intent to arouse or satisfy the person's own sexual desires or the sexual desires of another person:

(1) touches another person when that person is:

(A) compelled to submit to the touching by force or the imminent threat of force; or

(B) so mentally disabled or deficient that consent to the touching cannot be given; or

(2) touches another person's genitals, pubic area, buttocks, or female breast when that person is unaware that the touching is occurring;

commits sexual battery, a Level 6 felony.

(b) An offense described in subsection (a) is a Level 4 felony if:

(1) it is committed by using or threatening the use of deadly force;

(2) it is committed while armed with a deadly weapon; or

(3) the commission of the offense is facilitated by furnishing the victim, without the victim's knowledge, with a drug (as defined in IC 16-42-19-2(1)) or a controlled substance (as defined in IC 35-48-1.1-7) or knowing that the victim was furnished with the drug or controlled substance without the victim's knowledge.

As added by P.L.322-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.31-1998, SEC.7; P.L.72-2012, SEC.4; P.L.158-2013, SEC.444; P.L.186-2025, SEC.237.
Ind. Code § 35-47-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47 / Chapter 8 / Section 35-47-8-2
"Stun gun" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "stun gun" means any mechanism that is:

(1) designed to emit an electronic, magnetic, or other type of charge that equals or does not exceed the equivalency of a five (5) milliamp sixty (60) hertz shock; and

(2) used for the purpose of temporarily incapacitating a person.

As added by P.L.318-1985, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 35-34-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 34 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-34-2-9
Right to testify before grand jury; target of investigation; notification; waiver of immunity; calling of witnesses
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) Except as provided by subsection (b) of this section, no person has a right to appear as a witness before the grand jury or to present any evidence or information to the grand jury.

(b) A target of a grand jury investigation shall be given the right to testify before the grand jury, provided he signs a waiver of immunity. The prosecuting attorney shall notify a target of his opportunity to testify unless:

(1) notification may result in flight or endanger other persons or obstruct justice; or

(2) the prosecutor is unable, with reasonable diligence, to notify him.

(c) The prosecuting attorney or grand jury may call as a witness in a grand jury proceeding any person believed to possess relevant information or knowledge.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 35-52-4-21 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-52-4-21
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. IC 4-31-13-3.5 defines a crime concerning horse racing.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-23-20.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 23 / Section 35-52-23-20.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.9-2017, SEC.26. Repealed by P.L.32-2021, SEC.99.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-338 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-338
"Tumultuous conduct"
Status: in_force

Sec. 338. "Tumultuous conduct", for purposes of IC 35-45-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-45-1-1.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-40-5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 40 / Chapter 5 / Section 35-40-5-8
Right to information about criminal case or perpetrator
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A victim has the right to information, upon request, about the disposition of the criminal case involving the victim or the conviction, sentence, and release of a person accused of committing a crime against the victim.

As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 35-52-24-29 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 24 / Section 35-52-24-29
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. IC 24-5-16-16 defines a crime concerning consumer sales.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-22-17 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 22 / Section 35-52-22-17
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. IC 22-8-1.1-49 defines a crime concerning occupational health and safety.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-46-1-14 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 46 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-46-1-14
Reporting or documenting battery, neglect, or exploitation; immunity from civil or criminal liability
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. Any person acting in good faith who:

(1) makes or causes to be made a report of neglect, a battery offense included in IC 35-42-2, or exploitation under this chapter concerning an endangered adult or person of any age who has a mental or physical disability;

(2) makes or causes to be made photographs or x-rays of a victim of suspected neglect or a battery offense included in IC 35-42-2 of an endangered adult or a dependent eighteen (18) years of age or older; or

(3) participates in any official proceeding or a proceeding resulting from a report of neglect, a battery offense included in IC 35-42-2, or exploitation of an endangered adult or a dependent eighteen (18) years of age or older relating to the subject matter of that report;

is immune from any civil or criminal liability that might otherwise be imposed because of these actions. However, this section does not apply to a person accused of neglect, a battery offense, or exploitation of an endangered adult or a dependent eighteen (18) years of age or older.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.299, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.185-1984, SEC.5; P.L.2-1997, SEC.76; P.L.2-1998, SEC.81; P.L.2-2005, SEC.127; P.L.238-2015, SEC.15; P.L.65-2016, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 35-38-7-17 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 38 / Chapter 7 / Section 35-38-7-17
Notification of convicted person
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. Regardless of whether a petition has been filed under this chapter, if:

(1) a prosecuting attorney decides to order forensic DNA testing or analysis that was not previously performed on biological evidence that is related to the investigation or prosecution that resulted in a person's conviction; and

(2) the testing will consume the remaining biological evidence;

the prosecuting attorney must notify the person of the proposed DNA testing and analysis.

As added by P.L.49-2001, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-43-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 43 / Chapter 8 / Section 35-43-8-2
Criminal offense; punishment
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally, without claim or right or consent of the owner, drives, places, or fastens in timber a device of metal, ceramic, or other substance sufficiently hard to damage equipment used in the processing of timber into wood products, with the intent to hinder the felling, logging, or processing of timber, commits timber spiking, a Level 6 felony.

(b) However, the offense under subsection (a) is a Level 5 felony if the offense causes bodily injury to another person.

(c) In addition to a penalty imposed under subsection (a) or (b), the court may order a person convicted of violating this section to pay attorney's fees and restitution to the owner of property damaged because of the action of the person.

As added by P.L.139-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.491.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-125 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-125
"Explosives"
Status: in_force

Sec. 125. "Explosives", for purposes of IC 35-47.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-47.5-2-7.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-115.2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-115.2
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.13-2013, SEC.103. Repealed by P.L.168-2014, SEC.49.
Ind. Code § 35-33-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 33 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-33-1-1
Law enforcement officer; federal enforcement officer
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) A law enforcement officer may arrest a person when the officer has:

(1) a warrant commanding that the person be arrested;

(2) probable cause to believe the person has committed or attempted to commit, or is committing or attempting to commit, a felony;

(3) probable cause to believe the person has violated the provisions of IC 9-26-1-1.1 or IC 9-30-5;

(4) probable cause to believe the person is committing or attempting to commit a misdemeanor in the officer's presence;

(5) probable cause to believe the person has committed a:

(A) battery resulting in bodily injury under IC 35-42-2-1; or

(B) domestic battery under IC 35-42-2-1.3.

The officer may use an affidavit executed by an individual alleged to have direct knowledge of the incident alleging the elements of the offense of battery to establish probable cause;

(6) probable cause to believe that the person violated IC 35-46-1-15.1 (invasion of privacy) or IC 35-46-1-15.3;

(7) probable cause to believe that the person violated IC 35-47-2-1.5 (unlawful carrying of a handgun) or IC 35-47-2-22 (counterfeit handgun license);

(8) probable cause to believe that the person is violating or has violated an order issued under IC 35-50-7;

(9) probable cause to believe that the person is violating or has violated IC 35-47-6-1.1 (undisclosed transport of a dangerous device);

(10) probable cause to believe that the person is:

(A) violating or has violated IC 35-45-2-5 (interference with the reporting of a crime); and

(B) interfering with or preventing the reporting of a crime involving domestic or family violence (as defined in IC 34-6-2.1-50);

(11) probable cause to believe that the person has committed theft (IC 35-43-4-2);

(12) a removal order issued for the person by an immigration court;

(13) a detainer or notice of action for the person issued by the United States Department of Homeland Security; or

(14) probable cause to believe that the person has been indicted for or convicted of one (1) or more aggravated felonies (as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(43)).

(b) A person who:

(1) is employed full time as a federal enforcement officer;

(2) is empowered to effect an arrest with or without warrant for a violation of the United States Code; and

(3) is authorized to carry firearms in the performance of the person's duties;

may act as an officer for the arrest of offenders against the laws of this state where the person reasonably believes that a felony has been or is about to be committed or attempted in the person's presence.

(c) A law enforcement officer who arrests a child or takes a child into custody as described in IC 31-37-4-3.5 shall make a reasonable attempt to notify:

(1) the child's parent, guardian, or custodian; or

(2) the emergency contact listed on the child's school record;

that the child has been arrested or taken into custody.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.2. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.204, SEC.6; P.L.320-1983, SEC.2; P.L.311-1985, SEC.1; P.L.319-1987, SEC.1; P.L.53-1989, SEC.6; P.L.160-1990, SEC.1; P.L.2-1991, SEC.102; P.L.1-1991, SEC.189; P.L.1-1992, SEC.178; P.L.242-1993, SEC.1; P.L.140-1994, SEC.3; P.L.216-1996, SEC.10; P.L.47-2000, SEC.2; P.L.222-2001, SEC.3; P.L.133-2002, SEC.59; P.L.221-2003, SEC.15; P.L.50-2005, SEC.1; P.L.171-2011, SEC.20; P.L.226-2014(ts), SEC.3; P.L.226-2014(ts), SEC.4; P.L.65-2016, SEC.24; P.L.175-2022, SEC.6; P.L.112-2023, SEC.3; P.L.186-2025, SEC.228.
Ind. Code § 35-52-16-37 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 16 / Section 35-52-16-37
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 37. IC 16-41-2-9 defines a crime concerning communicable diseases.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-52-3-7
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. IC 3-14-1-10.5 defines a crime concerning elections.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-40-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 40 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-40-2-1
Standing of victims
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A victim has standing to assert the rights established by this article. However, this article does not do any of the following:

(1) Provide grounds for a victim to challenge a charging decision or a conviction, obtain a stay of trial, or compel a new trial.

(2) Give rise to a claim for damages against the state of Indiana, a political subdivision, or any public official.

(3) Provide grounds for a person accused of or convicted of a crime or an act of delinquency to obtain any form of relief.

As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 35-52-6-41 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 6 / Section 35-52-6-41
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 41. IC 6-6-2.5-71 defines a crime concerning taxes.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-112.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-112.5
"Electronic user data"
Status: in_force

Sec. 112.5. "Electronic user data", for purposes of IC 35-33-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-33-5-0.5(3).

As added by P.L.170-2014, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 35-33.5-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 33.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-33.5-2-1
Application for warrant by prosecuting or designated deputy prosecuting attorney; coapplicant; interception equipment under control of state police; reimbursement to state police
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) A prosecuting attorney or, if the prosecuting attorney is unavailable, a chief deputy prosecuting attorney specifically authorized by the prosecuting attorney, may submit an application for a warrant or an extension to a circuit or superior court where:

(1) the county that the prosecuting attorney represents is located; and

(2) the communication subject to the warrant is anticipated to be sent or received.

The prosecuting attorney or authorized chief deputy prosecuting attorney may not delegate the responsibility of applying for a warrant or an extension to another deputy prosecuting attorney.

(b) One (1) of the following persons must serve as a coapplicant for a warrant or an extension under subsection (a):

(1) The superintendent of the state police department.

(2) The police chief of a consolidated city where the communication subject to the warrant is anticipated to be sent or received.

(3) The sheriff of the county containing a consolidated city where the communication subject to the warrant is anticipated to be sent or received.

(c) Only the state police department may install equipment used to intercept an electronic communication under this chapter.

(d) The state police department may:

(1) operate or monitor equipment used to intercept an electronic communication; or

(2) if the interception of an electronic communication is performed on behalf of another law enforcement agency, permit the law enforcement agency to operate or monitor the equipment under the supervision of the department.

(e) The superintendent of the state police department may terminate an interception under this chapter if the superintendent of the state police department determines that there is probable cause to believe that the allegations concerning the offense that are the basis of the interception are without merit. If an interception of an electronic communication is terminated under this subsection, the law enforcement agency that is the co-applicant for the interception shall reimburse the state police department for the department's expenses incurred in connection with the application for interception, including the costs of removing equipment related to the interception.

(f) If the interception of an electronic communication is performed on behalf of another law enforcement agency, the law enforcement agency shall reimburse the department for the department's expenses in connection with the installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment used to intercept an electronic communication.

As added by P.L.161-1990, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.105-2007, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 35-44.2-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 44.2 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-44.2-3-2
Hospital bonding conflict of interest
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A person who has a conflict of interest with respect to a hospital bonding authority contract is subject to criminal prosecution under IC 5-1-4-22.

As added by P.L.126-2012, SEC.55.
Ind. Code § 35-45-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 45 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-45-1-5
Visiting a common nuisance; maintaining a common nuisance
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) As used in this section, "common nuisance" means a building, structure, vehicle, or other place that is used for (1) or more of the following purposes:

(1) To buy an alcoholic beverage in violation of IC 7.1-5-10-5.

(2) To unlawfully use, keep, or sell a legend drug.

(3) To unlawfully:

(A) use;

(B) manufacture;

(C) keep;

(D) offer for sale;

(E) sell;

(F) deliver; or

(G) finance the delivery of;

a controlled substance or an item of drug paraphernalia (as described in IC 35-48-4-8.5).

(4) To provide a location for a person to pay, offer to pay, or agree to pay money or other property to another person for a human trafficking victim or an act performed by a human trafficking victim.

(5) To provide a location for a person to commit a violation of IC 35-42-3.5-1 through IC 35-42-3.5-1.4 (human trafficking).

(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally visits a common nuisance described in subsections (a)(1) through (a)(4) commits visiting a common nuisance. The offense is a:

(1) Class B misdemeanor if the common nuisance is used for the unlawful:

(A) sale of an alcoholic beverage as set forth in subsection (a)(1);

(B) use, keeping, or sale of a legend drug as set forth in subsection (a)(2); or

(C) use, manufacture, keeping, offer for sale, sale, delivery, or financing the delivery of a controlled substance or item of drug paraphernalia (as described in IC 35-48-4-8.5), as set forth in subsection (a)(3);

(2) Class A misdemeanor if:

(A) the common nuisance is used as a location for a person to pay, offer to pay, or agree to pay for a human trafficking victim or an act performed by a human trafficking victim as set forth in subsection (a)(4); or

(B) the person knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly takes a person less than eighteen (18) years of age or an endangered adult (as defined in IC 12-10-3-2) into a common nuisance used to unlawfully:

(i) use;

(ii) manufacture;

(iii) keep;

(iv) offer for sale;

(v) sell;

(vi) deliver; or

(vii) finance the delivery of;

a controlled substance or an item of drug paraphernalia, as set forth in subsection (a)(3); and

(3) Level 6 felony if the person:

(A) knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly takes a person less than eighteen (18) years of age or an endangered adult (as defined in IC 12-10-3-2) into a common nuisance used to unlawfully:

(i) use;

(ii) manufacture;

(iii) keep;

(iv) offer for sale;

(v) sell;

(vi) deliver; or

(vii) finance the delivery of;

a controlled substance or an item of drug paraphernalia, as set forth in subsection (a)(3); and

(B) has a prior unrelated conviction for a violation of this section involving a controlled substance or drug paraphernalia.

(c) A person who knowingly or intentionally maintains a common nuisance commits maintaining a common nuisance, a Level 6 felony.

(d) It is a defense to a prosecution under subsection (c) that:

(1) the offense involves only the unlawful use or keeping of:

(A) less than:

(i) thirty (30) grams of marijuana; or

(ii) five (5) grams of hash oil, hashish, or salvia; or

(B) an item of drug paraphernalia (as described in IC 35-48-4-8.5) that is designed for use with, or intended to be used for, marijuana, hash oil, hashish, or salvia; and

(2) the person does not have a prior unrelated conviction for a violation of subsection (c).

As added by P.L.59-2016, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.86-2017, SEC.14; P.L.144-2018, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 35-47-5-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47 / Chapter 5 / Section 35-47-5-2.5
Possession of a knife on school property
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5. (a) As used in this section, "knife" means an instrument that:

(1) consists of a sharp edged or sharp pointed blade capable of inflicting cutting, stabbing, or tearing wounds; and

(2) is intended to be used as a weapon.

(b) The term includes a dagger, dirk, poniard, stiletto, switchblade knife, gravity knife, or throwing star.

(c) A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally possesses a knife on:

(1) school property (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-285);

(2) a school bus (as defined in IC 20-27-2-8); or

(3) a special purpose bus (as defined in IC 20-27-2-10);

commits a Class B misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if the person has a previous unrelated conviction under this section and a Level 6 felony if the offense results in bodily injury to another person.

(d) This section does not apply to a person who possesses a knife:

(1) if:

(A) the knife is provided to the person by the school corporation or possession of the knife is authorized by the school corporation; and

(B) the person uses the knife for a purpose authorized by the school corporation; or

(2) if the knife is secured in a motor vehicle.

As added by P.L.72-2006, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.114-2012, SEC.140; P.L.158-2013, SEC.592; P.L.22-2023, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 35-52-16-43 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 16 / Section 35-52-16-43
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 43. IC 16-41-8-1 defines a crime concerning communicable diseases.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-40-13-4 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 40 / Chapter 13 / Section 35-40-13-4
Victim not a minor; appointment of representative by court
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. If section 3 of this chapter does not apply, the court shall consider appointing a relative of the incompetent, deceased, or otherwise incapable victim as the lawful representative.

As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 35-52-6-22 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 6 / Section 35-52-6-22
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. IC 6-3-6-11 defines a crime concerning taxes.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-38-2.7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 38 / Chapter 2.7 / Section 35-38-2.7-4
Tracked individuals
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) This subsection applies to a tracked individual who is charged with or convicted of a crime of violence (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-79) or a crime of domestic or sexual violence (as defined in IC 16-18-2-88.5). As soon as possible, but not later than:

(1) fifteen (15) minutes after a warrant has been issued for a tracked individual to whom this subsection applies, a local law enforcement agency shall transmit details of the warrant to all active units; and

(2) sixty (60) minutes after a warrant has been issued for a tracked individual to whom this subsection applies, a local law enforcement agency shall dispatch a law enforcement officer to apprehend the tracked individual.

(b) This subsection applies to a tracked individual who is not charged with or convicted of a crime of violence (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-79) or a crime of domestic or sexual violence (as defined in IC 16-18-2-88.5). As soon as possible, but not later than:

(1) sixty (60) minutes after a warrant has been issued for a tracked individual to whom this subsection applies, a local law enforcement agency shall transmit details of the warrant to all active units; and

(2) forty-eight (48) hours after a warrant has been issued for a tracked individual to whom this subsection applies, a local law enforcement agency shall dispatch a law enforcement officer to apprehend the tracked individual.

(c) The local law enforcement agency shall keep a record of each dispatch made under this section.

As added by P.L.84-2022, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.85-2026, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 35-33.5-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 33.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 35-33.5-5-5
Nonapplicability to interceptions authorized under federal law; classification of offenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) This section does not apply to a person who makes an interception authorized under federal law.

(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally intercepts a communication in violation of this article commits unlawful interception, a Level 5 felony.

(c) A person who, by virtue of the person's employment or official capacity in the criminal justice system, knowingly or intentionally uses or discloses the contents of an interception in violation of this article commits unlawful use or disclosure of an interception, a Level 5 felony.

As added by P.L.161-1990, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.388.
Ind. Code § 35-38-9-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 38 / Chapter 9 / Section 35-38-9-2
Expunging misdemeanor convictions
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) and section 8.5 of this chapter, this section applies only to a person convicted of a misdemeanor, including a Class D felony (for a crime committed before July 1, 2014) or a Level 6 felony (for a crime committed after June 30, 2014) reduced to a misdemeanor.

(b) This section does not apply to the following:

(1) A person convicted of two (2) or more felony offenses that:

(A) involved the unlawful use of a deadly weapon; and

(B) were not committed as part of the same episode of criminal conduct.

(2) A sex or violent offender (as defined in IC 11-8-8-5).

(c) Not earlier than five (5) years after the date of conviction (unless the prosecuting attorney consents in writing to an earlier period) for the misdemeanor or the felony reduced to a misdemeanor pursuant to IC 35-38-1-1.5 or IC 35-50-2-7, the person convicted of the misdemeanor or the felony reduced to a misdemeanor may petition a court to expunge all conviction records, including records contained in:

(1) a court's files;

(2) the files of the department of correction;

(3) the files of the bureau of motor vehicles; and

(4) the files of any other person who provided treatment or services to the petitioning person under a court order;

that relate to the person's misdemeanor conviction, including records of a collateral action.

(d) A person who files a petition to expunge conviction records, including any records relating to the conviction and any records concerning a collateral action, shall file the petition in a circuit or superior court in the county of conviction.

(e) If the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that:

(1) the period required by this section has elapsed;

(2) no charges are pending against the person;

(3) the person has paid all fines, fees, and court costs, and satisfied any restitution obligation placed on the person as part of the sentence; and

(4) the person has not been convicted of a crime within the previous five (5) years (or within a shorter period agreed to by the prosecuting attorney if the prosecuting attorney has consented to a shorter period under subsection (c));

the court shall order the conviction records described in subsection (c), including any records relating to the conviction and any records concerning a collateral action, expunged in accordance with section 6 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.159-2013, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.181-2014, SEC.8; P.L.142-2015, SEC.2; P.L.95-2017, SEC.2; P.L.219-2019, SEC.8; P.L.55-2020, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 35-50-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 35-50-5-2
Alternative fine
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. In the alternative to the provisions concerning fines in this article, a person may be fined a sum equal to twice his pecuniary gain, or twice the pecuniary loss sustained by victims of the offense he committed.

As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.8. Amended by Acts 1977, P.L.340, SEC.131.
Ind. Code § 35-52-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-52-2-3
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. IC 2-7-6-3 defines a crime concerning lobbying.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-33-8-3.4 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 33 / Chapter 8 / Section 35-33-8-3.4-b
Bail procedures for a violent arrestee
Status: in_force

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

Sec. 3.4. (a) This section applies only to a violent arrestee.

(b) As used in this section, "violent arrestee" means a person arrested for or charged with a crime of violence (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-79), that is a Level 1 felony, Level 2 felony, Level 3 felony, Level 4 felony, or Level 5 felony.

(c) A violent arrestee may only be released on bail set individually by the court following a hearing held in open court. Before releasing a violent arrestee on bail, the court must:

(1) review the probable cause affidavit or arrest warrant; and

(2) set an amount for money bail, the full amount which must be payable by:

(A) surety bond;

(B) cash deposit; or

(C) a combination surety bond and cash deposit.

(d) In accordance with IC 27-10-2-4.5(g)(2), a charitable bail organization may not pay money bail imposed under this section on behalf of a violent arrestee.

As added by P.L.197-2025, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.85-2026, SEC.19; P.L.64-2026, SEC.5; P.L.145-2026, SEC.288.
Ind. Code § 35-44.1-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 44.1 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-44.1-2-9
Failure to appear
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) A person who, having been released from lawful detention on condition that the person appear at a specified time and place in connection with a charge of a crime, intentionally fails to appear at that time and place commits failure to appear, a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 6 felony if the charge was a felony charge.

(b) It is no defense that the accused person was not convicted of the crime with which the person was originally charged.

(c) This section does not apply to obligations to appear incident to release under suspended sentence or on probation or parole.

As added by P.L.126-2012, SEC.54. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.507.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-105.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-105.5
"Drug crime"
Status: in_force

Sec. 105.5. "Drug crime", for purposes of IC 35-33-7-5, means one (1) or more of the following offenses:

(1) Dealing in cocaine or a narcotic drug (IC 35-48-4-1).

(2) Dealing in methamphetamine (IC 35-48-4-1.1).

(3) Manufacturing methamphetamine (IC 35-48-4-1.2).

(4) Dealing in a controlled substance by a practitioner (IC 35-48-4-1.5).

(5) Dealing in a schedule I, II, or III controlled substance or controlled substance analog (IC 35-48-4-2).

(6) Dealing in a schedule IV controlled substance or controlled substance analog (IC 35-48-4-3).

(7) Dealing in a schedule V controlled substance or controlled substance analog (IC 35-48-4-4).

(8) Dumping controlled substance waste (IC 35-48-4-4.1).

(9) Possession of cocaine or a narcotic drug (IC 35-48-4-6).

(10) Possession of methamphetamine (IC 35-48-4-6.1).

(11) Possession of a controlled substance or controlled substance analog; obtaining a schedule V controlled substance (IC 35-48-4-7).

(12) Dealing in marijuana, hash oil, hashish, or salvia (IC 35-48-4-10).

(13) Dealing in smokable hemp (IC 35-48-4-10.1).

(14) Possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish, or salvia (IC 35-48-4-11).

As added by P.L.166-2024, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 35-38-9-10 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 38 / Chapter 9 / Section 35-38-9-10
Unlawful discrimination against a person whose record has been expunged; exceptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) This section does not apply to a person to whom sealed records may be disclosed under section 6(a)(3) of this chapter. With respect to a person seeking employment with a law enforcement agency or a probation or community corrections department, including volunteer employment, subsections (b), (d), (e), and (f) do not apply to the law enforcement agency or the probation or community corrections department.

(b) It is unlawful discrimination for any person to:

(1) suspend;

(2) expel;

(3) refuse to employ;

(4) refuse to admit;

(5) refuse to grant or renew a license, permit, or certificate necessary to engage in any activity, occupation, or profession; or

(6) otherwise discriminate against;

any person because of a conviction or arrest record expunged or sealed under this chapter.

(c) Except as provided in section 6(f) of this chapter, the civil rights of a person whose conviction has been expunged shall be fully restored, including the right to vote, to hold public office, to be a proper person under IC 35-47-1-7(2), and to serve as a juror.

(d) In any application for employment, a license, or other right or privilege, a person may be questioned about a previous criminal record only in terms that exclude expunged convictions or arrests, such as: "Have you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime that has not been expunged by a court?".

(e) A person whose record is expunged shall be treated as if the person had never been convicted of the offense. However, upon a subsequent arrest or conviction for an unrelated offense, the prior expunged conviction:

(1) may be considered by the court in determining the sentence imposed for the new offense;

(2) is a prior unrelated conviction for purposes of:

(A) a habitual offender enhancement; and

(B) enhancing the new offense based on a prior conviction; and

(3) may be admitted as evidence in the proceeding for a new offense as if the conviction had not been expunged.

(f) Any person that discriminates against a person as described in subsection (b) commits a Class C infraction and may be held in contempt by the court issuing the order of expungement or by any other court of general jurisdiction. Any person may file a written motion of contempt to bring an alleged violation of this section to the attention of a court. In addition, the person is entitled to injunctive relief.

(g) In any judicial or administrative proceeding alleging negligence or other fault, an order of expungement may be introduced as evidence of the person's exercise of due care in hiring, retaining, licensing, certifying, admitting to a school or program, or otherwise transacting business or engaging in activity with the person to whom the order of expungement was issued.

(h) A conviction, including any records relating to the conviction and any records concerning a collateral action, that has been expunged under this chapter is not admissible as evidence in an action for negligent hiring, admission, or licensure against a person or entity who relied on the order.

(i) An expungement case, and all documents filed in the case, becomes confidential when the court issues an expungement order. However, until the court issues an expungement order, documents filed in the case are not confidential, and any hearing held in the case shall be open.

As added by P.L.159-2013, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.181-2014, SEC.16; P.L.142-2015, SEC.11; P.L.219-2019, SEC.16; P.L.55-2020, SEC.11; P.L.14-2022, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 35-40-12-4 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 40 / Chapter 12 / Section 35-40-12-4
Name and address of person to receive notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) This section applies if the victim is an entity other than an individual.

(b) A request for notice under IC 35-40-10 must identify the name, electronic mail address, and mailing address of the person who is to receive notices and consultations on behalf of the entity.

As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.162-2011, SEC.58.
Ind. Code § 35-52-3-14 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-52-3-14
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. IC 3-14-2-2 defines a crime concerning voting.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-8 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 44.1 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-44.1-4-8
Obstructing a firefighter
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A person who knowingly or intentionally obstructs or interferes with a firefighter performing or attempting to perform the firefighter's emergency functions or duties as a firefighter commits obstructing a firefighter, a Class A misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.126-2012, SEC.54.
Ind. Code § 35-45-4-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 45 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-45-4-1.5
Public nudity
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. (a) As used in this section, "nudity" has the meaning set forth in section 1(d) of this chapter.

(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally appears in a public place in a state of nudity commits public nudity, a Class C misdemeanor.

(c) A person who knowingly or intentionally appears in a public place in a state of nudity with the intent to be seen by another person commits a Class B misdemeanor.

(d) A person who knowingly or intentionally appears in a state of nudity:

(1) in or on school grounds;

(2) in a public park; or

(3) with the intent to arouse the sexual desires of the person or another person, in a department of natural resources owned or managed property;

commits a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this subsection or under subsection (c).

As added by P.L.123-2003, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.525.
Ind. Code § 35-33-8-0.4 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 33 / Chapter 8 / Section 35-33-8-0.4
Virtual bail hearings permitted
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.4. Any bail hearing required or permitted to be conducted under this chapter, including a hearing required to be conducted in open court, may be conducted virtually.

As added by P.L.218-2025, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-182 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-182
"Laser pointer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 182. "Laser pointer", for purposes of IC 35-47-4.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-47-4.5-2.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-52-3-71 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-52-3-71
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.234-2017, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-213 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-213
"Offender"
Status: in_force

Sec. 213. (a) "Offender", for purposes of IC 35-38-2-2.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-38-2-2.5(a).

(b) "Offender", for purposes of IC 35-38-2.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-38-2.5-4.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-33-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-33-2-2
Contents; form
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) A warrant of arrest shall:

(1) be in writing;

(2) specify the name of the person to be arrested, or if his name is unknown, shall designate such person by any name or description by which he can be identified with reasonable certainty;

(3) set forth the nature of the offense for which the warrant is issued;

(4) state the date and county of issuance;

(5) be signed by the clerk or the judge of the court with the title of his office;

(6) command that the person against whom the indictment or information was filed be arrested and brought before the court issuing the warrant, without unnecessary delay;

(7) specify the amount of bail, if any; and

(8) be directed to the sheriff of the county.

(b) An arrest warrant may be in substantially the following form:

TO: ______________

You are hereby commanded to arrest ___________ forthwith, and hold that person to bail in the sum of _______ dollars, to answer in the _______ Court of ________ County, in the State of Indiana, an information or indictment for ____________.

And for want of bail commit him to the jail of the County, and thereafter without unnecessary delay to bring him before the said court.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, ___________ (Clerk/Judge) of said Court, hereto affix the seal thereof, and subscribe my name at __________ this ________ day of _______ A.D. 20__.

______________________

Clerk or Judge of the Court

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.2-2005, SEC.115.
Ind. Code § 35-52-5-2.4 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 5 / Section 35-52-5-2.4
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.4. IC 5-1.2-4-34 defines a crime concerning certain programs administered by the Indiana finance authority.

As added by P.L.189-2018, SEC.162.
Ind. Code § 35-52-9.1-54 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 9.1 / Section 35-52-9.1-54
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 54. IC 9-30-5-5 defines a crime concerning operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

As added by P.L.170-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-3-76 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-52-3-76
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 76. IC 3-14-4-10 defines a crime concerning elections.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-36-9-3 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 36 / Chapter 9 / Section 35-36-9-3
Petition alleging an intellectual disability
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The defendant may file a petition alleging that the defendant is an individual with an intellectual disability.

(b) The petition must be filed not later than twenty (20) days before the omnibus date.

(c) Whenever the defendant files a petition under this section, the court shall order an evaluation of the defendant for the purpose of providing evidence of the following:

(1) Whether the defendant has a significantly subaverage level of intellectual functioning.

(2) Whether the defendant's adaptive behavior is substantially impaired.

(3) Whether the conditions described in subdivisions (1) and (2) existed before the defendant became twenty-two (22) years of age.

As added by P.L.158-1994, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.202; P.L.117-2015, SEC.49.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-142 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-142
"Gambling device"
Status: in_force

Sec. 142. "Gambling device", for purposes of IC 35-45-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-45-5-1(e).

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-320 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-320
"Suspicious order"
Status: in_force

Sec. 320. "Suspicious order", for purposes of IC 35-48-4-14.7, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-48-4-14.7.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67. Amended by P.L.193-2013, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 35-45-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 45 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-45-4-4
Promoting prostitution
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) As used in this section, "juvenile prostitution victim" means a person less than eighteen (18) years of age who engages in juvenile prostitution.

(b) A person who:

(1) knowingly or intentionally entices or compels another person to become a prostitute or juvenile prostitution victim;

(2) knowingly or intentionally procures, or offers or agrees to procure, a person for another person for the purpose of prostitution or juvenile prostitution;

(3) having control over the use of a place, knowingly or intentionally permits another person to use the place for prostitution or juvenile prostitution;

(4) receives money or other property from a prostitute or juvenile prostitution victim, without lawful consideration, knowing it was earned in whole or in part from prostitution or juvenile prostitution; or

(5) knowingly or intentionally conducts or directs another person to a place for the purpose of prostitution or juvenile prostitution;

commits promoting prostitution, a Level 5 felony. However, the offense is a Level 4 felony under subdivision (1) if the person enticed or compelled is less than eighteen (18) years of age.

As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.5. Amended by Acts 1977, P.L.340, SEC.79; Acts 1978, P.L.148, SEC.6; P.L.158-2013, SEC.528; P.L.86-2017, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 35-45-5-3.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 45 / Chapter 5 / Section 35-45-5-3.5
Possession of electronic gaming device; maintaining a professional gambling site; exception for antique slot machines possessed for decorative, historic, or nostalgic purposes
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), a person who possesses an electronic gaming device commits a Class A infraction.

(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally accepts or offers to accept for profit, money, or other property risked in gambling on an electronic gaming device possessed by the person commits maintaining a professional gambling site, a Level 6 felony. However, the offense is a Level 5 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this subsection.

(c) Subsection (a) does not apply to a person who:

(1) possesses an antique slot machine;

(2) restricts display and use of the antique slot machine to the person's private residence; and

(3) does not use the antique slot machine for profit.

(d) As used in this section, "antique slot machine" refers to a slot machine that is:

(1) at least forty (40) years old; and

(2) possessed and used for decorative, historic, or nostalgic purposes.

As added by P.L.227-2007, SEC.66. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.532.
Ind. Code § 35-47-10-2 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47 / Chapter 10 / Section 35-47-10-2
"Adult" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "adult" means a person who is at least eighteen (18) years of age.

As added by P.L.140-1994, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 35-52-7-68 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 7 / Section 35-52-7-68
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 68. IC 7.1-5-10-8 defines a crime concerning solicitation.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-137 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-137
"Food processing facility"
Status: in_force

Sec. 137. "Food processing facility" means a facility used to prepare or process animal, plant, or other food ingredients into food products intended for sale or distribution to the general public for human consumption.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-52-9.1-38 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 9.1 / Section 35-52-9.1-38
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 38. IC 9-24-18-1 defines a crime concerning driver's licenses.

As added by P.L.170-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-15-28 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 15 / Section 35-52-15-28
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. IC 15-18-2-35 defines a crime concerning dairy products.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-52-24-29.5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 24 / Section 35-52-24-29.5
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 29.5. IC 24-5-19-10 defines a crime concerning consumer sales.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-46-1-16 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 46 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-46-1-16
Invasion of privacy convictions; record of persons protected by orders
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. The law enforcement agency with custody of a person who is sentenced to a term of imprisonment of more than ten (10) days following conviction of a crime under section 15.1 or 15.3 of this chapter shall maintain a confidential record of the:

(1) name;

(2) address; and

(3) telephone number;

of each person that the person convicted under section 15.1 or 15.3 of this chapter (as appropriate) is required to refrain from direct or indirect contact with under an order described by section 15.1 or 15.3 of this chapter (as appropriate).

As added by P.L.53-1989, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.1-1991, SEC.202; P.L.85-2017, SEC.115.
Ind. Code § 35-34-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 34 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-34-2-4
Conduct of proceedings
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The proceedings of a grand jury are not valid unless at least five (5) of its members are present.

(b) The foreman shall administer an oath to any witness appearing before the grand jury.

(c) The prosecuting attorney, his staff and any witness the prosecuting attorney or the grand jury requests to be present may be present at any time during grand jury proceedings, except as provided in subsection (h).

(d) The grand jury may request assistance from a clerk, or other public servant, authorized by the court to assist the grand jury in the administrative conduct of its proceedings. Such a clerk or other public servant may be present during any grand jury proceedings, except as specified in subsection (h).

(e) The person recording the proceedings may be present during the proceedings except as specified in subsection (h).

(f) The grand jury may request the court to provide an interpreter to assist the grand jury in understanding the testimony of any witness, and the court shall provide an interpreter when requested. Before assuming his duties with the grand jury, an interpreter shall take an oath before the grand jury that he will faithfully interpret all testimony of the witness and that he will keep secret all matters before the grand jury that are within his knowledge. He may be present as requested by the grand jury, except as set out in subsection (h).

(g) When a person held in official custody is a witness before the grand jury, a public servant assigned to guard him may accompany him in the grand jury room. However, before entering the grand jury room for that purpose, the public servant shall take an oath before the grand jury that he will keep secret all matters before the grand jury that are within his knowledge.

(h) During the deliberations and voting of the grand jury, only the grand jurors may be present in the grand jury room.

(i) Grand jury proceedings shall be secret, and no person present during a grand jury proceeding may, except in the lawful discharge of his duties or upon written order of the court impaneling the grand jury or the court trying the case on indictment presented by the grand jury, disclose:

(1) the nature or substance of any grand jury testimony; or

(2) any decision, result, or other matter attending the grand jury proceeding.

However, any court may require any person present during a proceeding to disclose the testimony of a witness as direct evidence in a prosecution for perjury.

(j) The grand jury shall be the exclusive judge of the facts with respect to any matter before it.

(k) The court and the prosecuting attorney shall be the legal advisors of the grand jury, and the grand jury may not seek or receive legal advice from any other source.

(l) The grand jury may not, without court permission, exercise any of its functions in any place other than that designated by the court.

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 35-52-23-4 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 23 / Section 35-52-23-4
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. IC 23-2-6-33 defines a crime concerning securities and franchises.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 35-38-9-5 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 38 / Chapter 9 / Section 35-38-9-5
Expunging certain serious felony convictions; consent of prosecutor required
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) and section 8.5 of this chapter, this section applies to a person convicted of a felony, including:

(1) an elected official, or an elected or appointed judicial officer, convicted of an offense, other than official misconduct, while serving the person's term or as a candidate for public office;

(2) a person convicted of a felony that resulted in serious bodily injury to another person; and

(3) a person convicted of official misconduct, if the person is not an elected official or an elected or appointed judicial officer described in subsection (b)(2).

(b) This section does not apply to the following:

(1) A sex or violent offender (as defined in IC 11-8-8-5).

(2) An elected official, or an elected or appointed judicial officer, convicted of official misconduct (IC 35-44.1-1-1) while serving the person's term or as a candidate for public office.

(3) A person convicted of an offense described in:

(A) IC 35-42-1, including attempted murder under IC 35-42-1-1;

(B) IC 35-42-3.5, including an attempt to commit the offense; or

(C) IC 35-42-4, including an attempt to commit the offense.

(4) A person convicted of two (2) or more felony offenses that:

(A) involved the unlawful use of a deadly weapon; and

(B) were not committed as part of the same episode of criminal conduct.

(5) A person convicted of a felony that resulted in death to another person.

(6) A person convicted of unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon (IC 35-47-4-5).

(c) Not earlier than the later of ten (10) years from the date of conviction, or five (5) years from the completion of the person's sentence, unless the prosecuting attorney consents in writing to an earlier period, the person convicted of the felony may petition a court to expunge all conviction records, including records contained in:

(1) a court's files;

(2) the files of the department of correction;

(3) the files of the bureau of motor vehicles; and

(4) the files of any other person who provided treatment or services to the petitioning person under a court order;

that relate to the person's felony conviction, including records of a collateral action.

(d) A person who files a petition to expunge conviction records, including any records relating to the conviction and any records concerning a collateral action, shall file the petition in a circuit or superior court in the county of conviction.

(e) If the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that:

(1) the period required by this section has elapsed;

(2) no charges are pending against the person;

(3) the person has paid all fines, fees, and court costs, and satisfied any restitution obligation placed on the person as part of the sentence;

(4) the person has not been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor within the previous ten (10) years (or within a shorter period agreed to by the prosecuting attorney if the prosecuting attorney has consented to a shorter period under subsection (c)); and

(5) the prosecuting attorney has consented in writing to the expungement of the person's criminal records;

the court may order the conviction records described in subsection (c), including any records relating to the conviction and any records concerning a collateral action, marked as expunged in accordance with section 7 of this chapter. A person whose records have been ordered marked as expunged under this section is considered to have had the person's records expunged for all purposes other than the disposition of the records.

As added by P.L.159-2013, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.181-2014, SEC.11; P.L.142-2015, SEC.5; P.L.219-2019, SEC.11; P.L.52-2021, SEC.5; P.L.77-2025, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 35-47-2.5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 47 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 35-47-2.5-8
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.17-1997, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.68-1999, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.190-2006, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 35-38-1-29 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 38 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-38-1-29
Lifetime parole for sexually violent predators not committed to the department of correction
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. (a) This section applies only to a sexually violent predator, including a person who is a sexually violent predator by operation of law for committing an offense under IC 35-38-1-7.5(b).

(b) If a court imposes a sentence on a person described in subsection (a) that does not involve a commitment to the department of correction, the court shall order the parole board to place the person on lifetime parole and supervise the person in the same manner that the parole board supervises a sexually violent predator who has been released from imprisonment and placed on lifetime parole under IC 35-50-6-1(e).

(c) If a person described in subsection (b) is also required to be supervised by a court, a probation department, a community corrections program, a community transition program, or another similar program upon the person's release from imprisonment, the parole board may:

(1) supervise the person while the person is being supervised by the other supervising agency; or

(2) permit the other supervising agency to exercise all or part of the parole board's supervisory responsibility during the period in which the other supervising agency is required to supervise the person;

in accordance with IC 35-50-6-1(g).

As added by P.L.216-2007, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-223 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 31.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-31.5-2-223
"Overpressure device"
Status: in_force

Sec. 223. "Overpressure device", for purposes of IC 35-47.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-47.5-2-11.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 35-33-4.5-11 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 33 / Chapter 4.5 / Section 35-33-4.5-11
In person witness identification procedure
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) This section applies to an in person witness identification procedure in which, shortly after the commission of a crime:

(1) a law enforcement officer requests that a witness observe an individual in person; and

(2) the witness is being asked to observe the individual for the purpose of determining whether the witness can identify the individual as the perpetrator of a crime.

(b) An in person witness identification described in subsection (a) shall be recorded by video, unless a law enforcement recording device is not available to the officer and recording is otherwise not practicable under the circumstances.

(c) Failure to comply with the requirements of this section is admissible to support a claim of eyewitness misidentification, if the

evidence is not otherwise inadmissible.

As added by P.L.127-2025, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 35-52-15-29 — Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 52 / Chapter 15 / Section 35-52-15-29
Criminal statute
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. IC 15-18-5-32 defines a crime concerning dairy products.

As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.