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Ind. Code § 35-42-4-12.5 — Sex offender unmanned aerial vehicle offense

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 4: Sex Crimes, Indiana Code.

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Full text of Ind. Code § 35-42-4-12.5

Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Indiana.

Ind. Code § 35-42-4-12.5Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session
Sec. 12.5. (a) This section applies only to a sex offender (as defined in IC 11-8-8-4.5 ). (b) A sex offender who: (1) knowingly or intentionally operates an unmanned aerial vehicle for the purpose of: (A) following; (B) contacting; or (C) capturing images or recordings of; one (1) or more other individuals; and (2) is subject to a: (A) condition of probation; (B) condition of parole; (C) condition or rule of a community corrections program; or (D) rule of a community transition program; that prohibits the sex offender from following, contacting, or capturing images or recordings of one (1) or more other individuals, regardless of whether the means of engaging in any of those activities is specified in the condition or rule, commits a sex offender unmanned aerial vehicle offense, a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section.

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Is sex offender unmanned aerial vehicle offense a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

It depends on the circumstances: sex offender unmanned aerial vehicle offense ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-42-4-12.5.

Sex offender unmanned aerial vehicle offense — base offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-42-4-12.5(b)) · Sex offender unmanned aerial vehicle offense — prior conviction: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-42-4-12.5(b))

Which Indiana statute covers sex offender unmanned aerial vehicle offense?

Sex offender unmanned aerial vehicle offense is governed by Ind. Code § 35-42-4-12.5 (Sex offender unmanned aerial vehicle offense).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.