Indiana criminal charge
Sexually violent predator; duty to notify in Indiana
Sexually violent predator; duty to notify is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 11-8-8-18. 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 § 11-8-8-18.
What is the penalty for sexually violent predator; duty to notify in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Failure to notify - base offense — A sexually violent predator who knowingly or intentionally violates the notification requirements of this section commits failure to notify, a Class A misdemeanor.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Failure to notify - base offense — A sexually violent predator who knowingly or intentionally violates the notification requirements of this section commits failure to notify, a Class A misdemeanor.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (Failure to notify - prior unrelated conviction — The offense is elevated to a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section based on failure to comply with any requirement imposed on a sex or violent offender under this chapter.; 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 (Failure to notify - prior unrelated conviction — The offense is elevated to a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section based on failure to comply with any requirement imposed on a sex or violent offender under this chapter.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
Applies to current.
How is sexually violent predator; duty to notify classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Failure to notify - base offense | Class A Misdemeanor | A sexually violent predator who knowingly or intentionally violates the notification requirements of this section commits failure to notify, a Class A misdemeanor. | Ind. Code § 11-8-8-18(c) |
| Failure to notify - prior unrelated conviction | Level 6 Felony | The offense is elevated to a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section based on failure to comply with any requirement imposed on a sex or violent offender under this chapter. | Ind. Code § 11-8-8-18(c) |
Common questions about sexually violent predator; duty to notify in Indiana
Is sexually violent predator; duty to notify a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: sexually violent predator; duty to notify ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 11-8-8-18.
Failure to notify - base offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 11-8-8-18(c)) · Failure to notify - prior unrelated conviction: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 11-8-8-18(c))
What are the penalties for sexually violent predator; duty to notify in Indiana?
Which Indiana statute covers sexually violent predator; duty to notify?
Sexually violent predator; duty to notify is governed by Ind. Code § 11-8-8-18 (Sexually violent predator; duty to notify).
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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.