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Discovery or handling of human remains; failure to report in Indiana

Class A MisdemeanorCurrent through 2026 Indiana legislative session

Discovery or handling of human remains; failure to report is a Class A Misdemeanor under Indiana criminal law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-45-19-3. As a Class A Misdemeanor, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Indiana sets for that offense class. Indiana sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.

Defined by Ind. Code § 35-45-19-3.

What is the penalty for discovery or handling of human remains; failure to report in Indiana?

Penalties for Discovery or handling of human remains; failure to report
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 1 year (no statutory minimum)discretionaryInd. Code § 35-50-3-2
Fineup to $5,000 (no statutory minimum)discretionaryInd. Code § 35-50-3-2

Applies to current.

Common questions about discovery or handling of human remains; failure to report in Indiana

Is discovery or handling of human remains; failure to report a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

Discovery or handling of human remains; failure to report is a Class A Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-45-19-3.

What are the penalties for discovery or handling of human remains; failure to report in Indiana?

As a Class A Misdemeanor, discovery or handling of human remains; failure to report carries up to 1 year (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $5,000 (no mandatory minimum) under Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 (current).

Which Indiana statute covers discovery or handling of human remains; failure to report?

Discovery or handling of human remains; failure to report is governed by Ind. Code § 35-45-19-3 (Discovery or handling of human remains; failure to report).

Legal terms used in this law

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.