Indiana criminal charge
Harboring a non-immunized dog in Indiana
Harboring a non-immunized dog is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-46-3-1. 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 § 35-46-3-1.
What is the penalty for harboring a non-immunized dog in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | up to $500 (Harboring a non-immunized dog (base offense) — A person knowingly or intentionally harbors a dog over six months old that is not immunized against rabies.; 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 |
| Jail / prison | up to 180 days (Harboring a non-immunized dog that bites causing injury — The non-immunized dog causes bodily injury by biting a person.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Harboring a non-immunized dog that bites causing injury — The non-immunized dog causes bodily injury by biting a person.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3 |
Applies to current.
How is harboring a non-immunized dog classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harboring a non-immunized dog (base offense) | Class C Infraction | A person knowingly or intentionally harbors a dog over six months old that is not immunized against rabies. | Ind. Code § 35-46-3-1undefined |
| Harboring a non-immunized dog that bites causing injury | Class B Misdemeanor | The non-immunized dog causes bodily injury by biting a person. | Ind. Code § 35-46-3-1undefined |
Common questions about harboring a non-immunized dog in Indiana
Is harboring a non-immunized dog a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: harboring a non-immunized dog ranges from a Class C Infraction to a Class B Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-46-3-1.
Harboring a non-immunized dog (base offense): Class C Infraction (Ind. Code § 35-46-3-1) · Harboring a non-immunized dog that bites causing injury: Class B Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-46-3-1)
What are the penalties for harboring a non-immunized dog in Indiana?
Which Indiana statute covers harboring a non-immunized dog?
Harboring a non-immunized dog is governed by Ind. Code § 35-46-3-1 (Harboring a non-immunized dog).
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.