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Notary fraud; notarial fraud in Indiana

Level 6 FelonyCurrent through 2026 Indiana legislative session

Notary fraud; notarial fraud is a Level 6 Felony under Indiana criminal law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-43-5-23. As a Level 6 Felony, 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 § 35-43-5-23.

What is the penalty for notary fraud; notarial fraud in Indiana?

Penalties for Notary fraud; notarial fraud
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prison6 months to 30 months (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)))presumptiveInd. Code § 35-50-2-7
Fineup to $10,000 (no statutory minimum)discretionaryInd. Code § 35-50-2-7

Applies to offenses committed after June 30, 2014 (P.L.158-2013).

Common questions about notary fraud; notarial fraud in Indiana

Is notary fraud; notarial fraud a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

Notary fraud; notarial fraud is a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-43-5-23.

What are the penalties for notary fraud; notarial fraud in Indiana?

As a Level 6 Felony, notary fraud; notarial fraud carries 6 months to 30 months of incarceration and a fine of up to $10,000 (no mandatory minimum) under Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 (offenses committed after June 30, 2014 (P.L.158-2013)).

Which Indiana statute covers notary fraud; notarial fraud?

Notary fraud; notarial fraud is governed by Ind. Code § 35-43-5-23 (Notary fraud; notarial fraud).

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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.