Indiana criminal charge
Battery, neglect, or exploitation of endangered adult or person with mental or physical disability; failure to report; unlawful disclosure; referrals; retaliation in Indiana
Battery, neglect, or exploitation of endangered adult or person with mental or physical disability; failure to report; unlawful disclosure; referrals; retaliation is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-46-1-13. Its classification is not fixed: Indiana assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Ind. Code § 35-46-1-13.
What is the penalty for battery, neglect, or exploitation of endangered adult or person with mental or physical disability; failure to report; unlawful disclosure; referrals; retaliation in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 180 days (Failure to report suspected battery, neglect, or exploitation of endangered adult — A person who believes or has reason to believe an endangered adult or person with a mental or physical disability is a victim of battery, neglect, or exploitation knowingly fails to report those facts to the appropriate agency or law enforcement.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Failure to report suspected battery, neglect, or exploitation of endangered adult — A person who believes or has reason to believe an endangered adult or person with a mental or physical disability is a victim of battery, neglect, or exploitation knowingly fails to report those facts to the appropriate agency or law enforcement.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3 |
| Fine | up to $500 (Unlawful disclosure of adult protective services records — An officer or employee of the division or adult protective services unit unlawfully discloses information contained in bureau of better aging records.; civil judgment, not a criminal conviction (IC 34-28-5); no jail; IC 34-28-5-4(f) exceptions may set a different amount) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 34-28-5-4 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Retaliation against individual reporting abuse of endangered individual — An individual retaliates in employment-related ways against another who in good faith reports concerning an endangered individual under IC 12-10-3-9.; civil judgment, not a criminal conviction (IC 34-28-5); no jail) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 34-28-5-4 |
Applies to current.
How is battery, neglect, or exploitation of endangered adult or person with mental or physical disability; failure to report; unlawful disclosure; referrals; retaliation classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Failure to report suspected battery, neglect, or exploitation of endangered adult | Class B Misdemeanor | A person who believes or has reason to believe an endangered adult or person with a mental or physical disability is a victim of battery, neglect, or exploitation knowingly fails to report those facts to the appropriate agency or law enforcement. | Ind. Code § 35-46-1-13(a) |
| Unlawful disclosure of adult protective services records | Class C Infraction | An officer or employee of the division or adult protective services unit unlawfully discloses information contained in bureau of better aging records. | Ind. Code § 35-46-1-13(b) |
| Retaliation against individual reporting abuse of endangered individual | Class A Infraction | An individual retaliates in employment-related ways against another who in good faith reports concerning an endangered individual under IC 12-10-3-9. | Ind. Code § 35-46-1-13(d) |
Common questions about battery, neglect, or exploitation of endangered adult or person with mental or physical disability; failure to report; unlawful disclosure; referrals; retaliation in Indiana
Is battery, neglect, or exploitation of endangered adult or person with mental or physical disability; failure to report; unlawful disclosure; referrals; retaliation a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: battery, neglect, or exploitation of endangered adult or person with mental or physical disability; failure to report; unlawful disclosure; referrals; retaliation ranges from a Class C Infraction to a Class B Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-46-1-13.
Failure to report suspected battery, neglect, or exploitation of endangered adult: Class B Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-46-1-13(a)) · Unlawful disclosure of adult protective services records: Class C Infraction (Ind. Code § 35-46-1-13(b)) · Retaliation against individual reporting abuse of endangered individual: Class A Infraction (Ind. Code § 35-46-1-13(d))
What are the penalties for battery, neglect, or exploitation of endangered adult or person with mental or physical disability; failure to report; unlawful disclosure; referrals; retaliation in Indiana?
Penalties for battery, neglect, or exploitation of endangered adult or person with mental or physical disability; failure to report; unlawful disclosure; referrals; retaliation in Indiana depend on how it is classified — from a Class C Infraction up to a Class B Misdemeanor — with the ranges set by Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3 and Ind. Code § 34-28-5-4; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Indiana statute covers battery, neglect, or exploitation of endangered adult or person with mental or physical disability; failure to report; unlawful disclosure; referrals; retaliation?
Battery, neglect, or exploitation of endangered adult or person with mental or physical disability; failure to report; unlawful disclosure; referrals; retaliation is governed by Ind. Code § 35-46-1-13 (Battery, neglect, or exploitation of endangered adult or person with mental or physical disability; failure to report; unlawful disclosure; referrals; retaliation).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.