Indiana criminal charge
Reckless supervision in Indiana
Reckless supervision is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-46-1-4.1. 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 § 35-46-1-4.1.
What is the penalty for reckless supervision in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 180 days (Reckless supervision (base offense) — A child care provider recklessly supervises a child.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Reckless supervision (base offense) — A child care provider recklessly supervises a child.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3 |
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Reckless supervision resulting in serious bodily injury — The reckless supervision offense results in serious bodily injury to a child.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Reckless supervision resulting in serious bodily injury — The reckless supervision offense results in serious bodily injury to a child.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (Reckless supervision resulting in death — The reckless supervision offense results in the death of a child.; 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 (Reckless supervision resulting in death — The reckless supervision offense results in the death of a child.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
Applies to current.
How is reckless supervision classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reckless supervision (base offense) | Class B Misdemeanor | A child care provider recklessly supervises a child. | Ind. Code § 35-46-1-4.1(b) |
| Reckless supervision resulting in serious bodily injury | Class A Misdemeanor | The reckless supervision offense results in serious bodily injury to a child. | Ind. Code § 35-46-1-4.1(b) |
| Reckless supervision resulting in death | Level 6 Felony | The reckless supervision offense results in the death of a child. | Ind. Code § 35-46-1-4.1(b) |
Common questions about reckless supervision in Indiana
Is reckless supervision a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: reckless supervision ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-46-1-4.1.
Reckless supervision (base offense): Class B Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-46-1-4.1(b)) · Reckless supervision resulting in serious bodily injury: Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-46-1-4.1(b)) · Reckless supervision resulting in death: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-46-1-4.1(b))
What are the penalties for reckless supervision in Indiana?
Which Indiana statute covers reckless supervision?
Reckless supervision is governed by Ind. Code § 35-46-1-4.1 (Reckless supervision).
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.