Indiana criminal charge
Improper teacher's retirement fund accounting in Indiana
Improper teacher's retirement fund accounting is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-44.2-2-5. 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 § 35-44.2-2-5.
What is the penalty for improper teacher's retirement fund accounting in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | up to $500 (Improper teacher's retirement fund accounting (base offense) — A person who knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly violates one of the listed statutes commits this offense as a base-level infraction.; 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 1 year (Improper teacher's retirement fund accounting (repeat violation) — The offense is elevated to a Class A misdemeanor if the person has a prior unrelated adjudication or conviction for violating this same section within the preceding five years.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Improper teacher's retirement fund accounting (repeat violation) — The offense is elevated to a Class A misdemeanor if the person has a prior unrelated adjudication or conviction for violating this same section within the preceding five years.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
Applies to current.
How is improper teacher's retirement fund accounting classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improper teacher's retirement fund accounting (base offense) | Class C Infraction | A person who knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly violates one of the listed statutes commits this offense as a base-level infraction. | Ind. Code § 35-44.2-2-5undefined |
| Improper teacher's retirement fund accounting (repeat violation) | Class A Misdemeanor | The offense is elevated to a Class A misdemeanor if the person has a prior unrelated adjudication or conviction for violating this same section within the preceding five years. | Ind. Code § 35-44.2-2-5undefined |
Common questions about improper teacher's retirement fund accounting in Indiana
Is improper teacher's retirement fund accounting a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: improper teacher's retirement fund accounting ranges from a Class C Infraction to a Class A Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-44.2-2-5.
Improper teacher's retirement fund accounting (base offense): Class C Infraction (Ind. Code § 35-44.2-2-5) · Improper teacher's retirement fund accounting (repeat violation): Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-44.2-2-5)
What are the penalties for improper teacher's retirement fund accounting in Indiana?
Which Indiana statute covers improper teacher's retirement fund accounting?
Improper teacher's retirement fund accounting is governed by Ind. Code § 35-44.2-2-5 (Improper teacher's retirement fund accounting).
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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.