Indiana criminal charge
Violation of the itemization and certification rule in Indiana
Violation of the itemization and certification rule is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-44.2-2-3. 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 § 35-44.2-2-3.
What is the penalty for violation of the itemization and certification rule in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | up to $500 (Violation of itemization and certification rule — base offense — A disbursing officer knowingly or intentionally pays a claim that is not fully itemized and properly certified with the required words of certification.; 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 (Violation of itemization and certification rule — repeat violation — The disbursing officer has a prior unrelated adjudication or conviction for a violation of this section within the previous five years.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Violation of itemization and certification rule — repeat violation — The disbursing officer has a prior unrelated adjudication or conviction for a violation of this section within the previous five years.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
Applies to current.
How is violation of the itemization and certification rule classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violation of itemization and certification rule — base offense | Class C Infraction | A disbursing officer knowingly or intentionally pays a claim that is not fully itemized and properly certified with the required words of certification. | Ind. Code § 35-44.2-2-3(b) |
| Violation of itemization and certification rule — repeat violation | Class A Misdemeanor | The disbursing officer has a prior unrelated adjudication or conviction for a violation of this section within the previous five years. | Ind. Code § 35-44.2-2-3(b) |
Common questions about violation of the itemization and certification rule in Indiana
Is violation of the itemization and certification rule a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: violation of the itemization and certification rule ranges from a Class C Infraction to a Class A Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-44.2-2-3.
Violation of itemization and certification rule — base offense: Class C Infraction (Ind. Code § 35-44.2-2-3(b)) · Violation of itemization and certification rule — repeat violation: Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-44.2-2-3(b))
What are the penalties for violation of the itemization and certification rule in Indiana?
Penalties for violation of the itemization and certification rule in Indiana depend on how it is classified — from a Class C Infraction up to a Class A Misdemeanor — with the ranges set by Ind. Code § 34-28-5-4 and Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Indiana statute covers violation of the itemization and certification rule?
Violation of the itemization and certification rule is governed by Ind. Code § 35-44.2-2-3 (Violation of the itemization and certification rule).
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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.