Indiana criminal charge
Failure of individuals with serious communicable diseases to inform persons at risk in Indiana
Failure of individuals with serious communicable diseases to inform persons at risk is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-45-21-3. 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 § 35-45-21-3.
What is the penalty for failure of individuals with serious communicable diseases to inform persons at risk in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 180 days (Reckless failure to inform persons at risk — A person recklessly violates or fails to comply with IC 16-41-7.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Reckless failure to inform persons at risk — A person recklessly violates or fails to comply with IC 16-41-7.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (Knowing or intentional failure to inform persons at risk — A person knowingly or intentionally violates or fails to comply with IC 16-41-7-1.; fixed term; advisory sentence 1 year; court may enter judgment of conviction as a Class A misdemeanor in limited circumstances (IC 35-50-2-7(c))) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Knowing or intentional failure to inform persons at risk — A person knowingly or intentionally violates or fails to comply with IC 16-41-7-1.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
Applies to current.
How is failure of individuals with serious communicable diseases to inform persons at risk classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reckless failure to inform persons at risk | Class B Misdemeanor | A person recklessly violates or fails to comply with IC 16-41-7. | Ind. Code § 35-45-21-3(a) |
| Knowing or intentional failure to inform persons at risk | Level 6 Felony | A person knowingly or intentionally violates or fails to comply with IC 16-41-7-1. | Ind. Code § 35-45-21-3(b) |
Common questions about failure of individuals with serious communicable diseases to inform persons at risk in Indiana
Is failure of individuals with serious communicable diseases to inform persons at risk a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: failure of individuals with serious communicable diseases to inform persons at risk ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-45-21-3.
Reckless failure to inform persons at risk: Class B Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-45-21-3(a)) · Knowing or intentional failure to inform persons at risk: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-45-21-3(b))
What are the penalties for failure of individuals with serious communicable diseases to inform persons at risk in Indiana?
Penalties for failure of individuals with serious communicable diseases to inform persons at risk in Indiana depend on how it is classified — from a Class B Misdemeanor up to a Level 6 Felony — with the ranges set by Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3 and Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Indiana statute covers failure of individuals with serious communicable diseases to inform persons at risk?
Failure of individuals with serious communicable diseases to inform persons at risk is governed by Ind. Code § 35-45-21-3 (Failure of individuals with serious communicable diseases to inform persons at risk).
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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.