Indiana criminal charge
Ignition interlock device offenses; violation of court order in Indiana
Ignition interlock device offenses; violation of court order is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 9-30-5-7. 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 § 9-30-5-7.
What is the penalty for ignition interlock device offenses; violation of court order in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Assisting restricted person to violate court order — A person knowingly assists another person restricted to ignition interlock device use to violate a court order issued under this chapter, unless the exception in subsection (b) applies.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Assisting restricted person to violate court order — A person knowingly assists another person restricted to ignition interlock device use to violate a court order issued under this chapter, unless the exception in subsection (b) applies.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Renting, leasing, or loaning unequipped vehicle to restricted person — A person knowingly rents, leases, or loans a motor vehicle without a functioning ignition interlock device to a person restricted by court order to use such a device, except in an emergency.; civil judgment, not a criminal conviction (IC 34-28-5); no jail) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 34-28-5-4 |
Applies to current.
How is ignition interlock device offenses; violation of court order classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisting restricted person to violate court order | Class A Misdemeanor | A person knowingly assists another person restricted to ignition interlock device use to violate a court order issued under this chapter, unless the exception in subsection (b) applies. | Ind. Code § 9-30-5-7(a) |
| Renting, leasing, or loaning unequipped vehicle to restricted person | Class A Infraction | A person knowingly rents, leases, or loans a motor vehicle without a functioning ignition interlock device to a person restricted by court order to use such a device, except in an emergency. | Ind. Code § 9-30-5-7(c) |
Common questions about ignition interlock device offenses; violation of court order in Indiana
Is ignition interlock device offenses; violation of court order a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: ignition interlock device offenses; violation of court order ranges from a Class A Infraction to a Class A Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 9-30-5-7.
Assisting restricted person to violate court order: Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 9-30-5-7(a)) · Renting, leasing, or loaning unequipped vehicle to restricted person: Class A Infraction (Ind. Code § 9-30-5-7(c))
What are the penalties for ignition interlock device offenses; violation of court order in Indiana?
Penalties for ignition interlock device offenses; violation of court order in Indiana depend on how it is classified — from a Class A Infraction up to a Class A Misdemeanor — with the ranges set by Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 and Ind. Code § 34-28-5-4; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Indiana statute covers ignition interlock device offenses; violation of court order?
Ignition interlock device offenses; violation of court order is governed by Ind. Code § 9-30-5-7 (Ignition interlock device offenses; violation of court order).
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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.