Title 35, CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE

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.

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "child" means a person who is less than eighteen (18) years of age. As added by P.L.140-1994, SEC.12.

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "loaded" means having any of the following: (1) A cartridge in the chamber or cylinder of a firearm. (2) Ammunition in close proximity to a firearm so that a person can readily place the ammunition in the firearm. As added by P.L.140-1994, SEC.12.…

Sec. 5. (a) A child who knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly possesses a firearm for any purpose other than a purpose described in section 1 of this chapter commits dangerous possession of a firearm, a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 5 felony if: (1) the c…

Sec. 6. An adult who knowingly or intentionally provides a firearm to a child whom the adult knows: (1) is ineligible for any reason to purchase or otherwise receive from a dealer a firearm; or (2) intends to use the firearm to commit a crime; commits dangerous control of a firea…

Sec. 7. A child's parent or legal guardian who knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly permits the child to possess a firearm: (1) while: (A) aware of a substantial risk that the child will use the firearm to commit a felony; and (B) failing to make reasonable efforts to prevent …

Sec. 8. (a) In addition to any criminal penalty imposed for an offense under this chapter, the court shall order the following: (1) That a person who has committed an offense be incarcerated for five (5) consecutive days in an appropriate facility. (2) That the additional five (5…

Sec. 9. A court shall impose consecutive sentences upon a person who has a conviction under this chapter and a conviction under IC 35-47-2-7. As added by P.L.140-1994, SEC.12.

Sec. 1. (a) As used in this section, "offense requiring license revocation" means an offense listed in IC 20-28-5-8(b). (b) If an individual is or was a teacher in a school corporation, charter school, or nonpublic school and is convicted of an offense requiring license revocatio…

Sec. 1. IC 10-13-2-12 defines a crime concerning state police data and information programs. As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.

Sec. 2. IC 10-13-3-27 defines a crime concerning state police data and information programs. As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.

Sec. 2.5. IC 10-13-6-21 defines a crime concerning state police data and information programs. As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.

Sec. 3. IC 10-13-6-22 defines a crime concerning state police data and information programs. As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.

Sec. 5. IC 10-14-4-12 defines a crime concerning emergency management. As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.

Sec. 6. IC 10-16-7-4 defines a crime concerning Indiana military code. As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.

Sec. 7. IC 10-16-7-15 defines a crime concerning Indiana military code. As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.

Sec. 8. IC 10-18-1-38 defines a crime concerning war memorials. As added by P.L.169-2014, SEC.2.

Sec. 9. IC 10-19-11-9 defines a crime concerning radiation and radioactive materials. As added by P.L.9-2017, SEC.14.

Sec. 1. (a) An inmate who is confined in a county jail before sentencing may be transferred to the custody of another county jail or the department of correction in accordance with this chapter. However, an inmate may not be transferred under this chapter due to mental illness or…

Sec. 10. The department of correction or other receiving sheriff may discipline prisoners awaiting trial as authorized under IC 35-50. As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.2.

Sec. 2. (a) At any time after the issuance of an order transferring an inmate under this chapter: (1) a sheriff; (2) the prosecuting attorney; (3) the inmate or inmate's attorney; or (4) the department of correction; may file a motion with the court for review of the order to det…

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 sherif…

Sec. 5. The sheriff of the county from which the inmate was originally transferred is responsible for transporting the inmate to and from any other facility for the duration of the court order issued under section 1 of this chapter. If the sheriff is unable to adequately protect …

Sec. 6. When an inmate is transferred under this chapter, the sheriff of the county from which the inmate is received shall deliver with the prisoner a certified copy of the order, a current medical report, if available, and other data relating the proper medical care and classif…

Sec. 7. The department of correction will notify the sheriff of the county and judge of the court from which the inmate was transferred of any subsequent transfer of a prisoner within the department of correction necessary to assure the purposes of the original transfer. As added…

Sec. 8. Prisoners serving a sentence after a conviction and transfer to the department or other receiving institution may be assigned to any program or work consistent with procedures and requirements for other prisoners committed to the department or other receiving institution.…

Sec. 9. Prisoners awaiting trial may be allowed to work or be assigned to programs consistent with the rights regarding prisoners awaiting trial. As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.2.

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "laboratory report" means a written report or affidavit relating to the results of a scientific test that is prepared for use at trial or to assist in a law enforcement investigation. As added by P.L.44-2012, SEC.1.

Sec. 2. If the prosecuting attorney intends to introduce a laboratory report as evidence in a criminal trial, the prosecuting attorney must file a notice of intent to introduce the laboratory report not later than twenty (20) days before the trial date, unless the court establish…

Sec. 3. If the defendant wishes for the person who prepared the laboratory report to be present at the trial for cross-examination, the defendant must file a demand for cross-examination not later than ten (10) days after the defendant receives the notice filed under section 2 of…

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.44-201…

Sec. 5. If the prosecuting attorney complies with section 2 of this chapter and the defendant does not comply with section 3 of this chapter, the defendant waives the right to confront and cross-examine the person who prepared the laboratory report. As added by P.L.44-2012, SEC.1…

Sec. 1. It is at the victim's discretion to exercise the victim's rights under this article to be present and to be heard at court proceedings, and the absence of the victim at a court proceeding does not preclude the court from holding the proceeding. As added by P.L.139-1999, S…

Sec. 2. Except as provided in section 3 of this chapter, a victim's right to be heard may be exercised, at the victim's discretion, through an oral statement, submission of a written statement, or submission of a statement through audiotape or videotape. As added by P.L.139-1999,…

Sec. 3. If a victim is in custody for committing or allegedly committing an offense, the victim may be heard by submitting a written statement to the court. As added by P.L.139-1999, SEC.1.

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter does not apply to the use of a corpse for: (1) scientific; (2) medical; (3) organ transplantation; (4) historical; (5) forensic; or (6) investigative; purposes. (b) This chapter does not apply to: (1) a funeral director; (2) an embalmer; or (3) an employe…

Sec. 2. A person who knowingly or intentionally: (1) mutilates a corpse; (2) has sexual intercourse or other sexual conduct (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-221.5) with the corpse; or (3) opens a casket with the intent to commit an act described in subdivision (1) or (2); commits abus…

Sec. 1. Section 8 of this chapter (formerly IC 35-48-1-9.3, as added by P.L.225-2003) applies only to a controlled substance offense under IC 35-48-4 that occurs after June 30, 2003. As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.249.

Sec. 10. "Delivery" means: (1) an actual or constructive transfer from one (1) person to another of a controlled substance, whether or not there is an agency relationship; or (2) the organizing or supervising of an activity described in subdivision (1). As added by P.L.186-2025, …

Sec. 11. "Dispense" means to deliver a controlled substance to an ultimate user or research subject by or pursuant to the lawful order of a practitioner and includes the prescribing, administering, packaging, labeling, or compounding necessary to prepare the substance for that de…

Sec. 12. "Dispenser" means a practitioner who dispenses. As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.249.

Sec. 13. "Distribute" means to deliver other than by administering or dispensing a controlled substance. As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.249.

Sec. 14. "Distributor" means a person who distributes. As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.249.

Sec. 15. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), "drug" has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-19-2. It does not include devices or their components, parts, or accessories, nor does it include food. (b) For purposes of IC 35-48-4, "drug": (1) has the meaning set forth in subsect…

Sec. 16. "Drug offense" means a felony or misdemeanor involving the production, delivery, sale, or possession of a controlled substance. As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.249.

Sec. 17. "Drug related felony" means a felony conviction for an offense described in: (1) IC 35-48-4-1 through IC 35-48-4-11.5 (repealed); or (2) IC 35-48-4-13 (repealed) through IC 35-48-4-14.7. As added by P.L.186-2025, SEC.249.