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Ind. Code § 35-42-4-14 — Unlawful entry by a serious sex offender
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 4: Sex Crimes, Indiana Code.
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Full text of Ind. Code § 35-42-4-14
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.
Sec. 14. (a) As used in this section, "serious sex offender" means a person required to register as a sex offender under IC 11-8-8 who is: (1) found to be a sexually violent predator under IC 35-38-1-7.5 ; or (2) convicted of one (1) or more of the following offenses: (A) Child molesting ( IC 35-42-4-3 ). (B) Child exploitation ( IC 35-42-4-4 ). (C) Possession of child sex abuse material ( IC 35-42-4-4 (d) or IC 35-42-4-4 (e)) (before July 1, 2026), or a child sex abuse material offense under IC 35-42-4-4.5 (after June 30, 2026). (D) Vicarious sexual gratification ( IC 35-42-4-5 (a) and IC 35-42-4-5 (b)). (E) Performing sexual conduct in the presence of a minor ( IC 35-42-4-5 (c)). (F) Child solicitation ( IC 35-42-4-6 ). (G) Child seduction ( IC 35-42-4-7 ). (H) Sexual misconduct with a minor ( IC 35-42-4-9 ). (b) A serious sex offender who knowingly or intentionally enters: (1) school property; or (2) a: (A) facility; or (B) location holding an event; that provides entertainment or programming primarily directed toward a child less than eighteen (18) years of age; commits unlawful entry by a serious sex offender, a Level 6 felony. (c) It is a defense to a prosecution under subsection (b) that: (1) a religious institution or house of worship is located on the school property; and (2) the person: (A) enters the school property or other entity described in IC 35-31.5-2-285 (1)(A) through IC 35-31.5-2-285 (1)(D) when classes, extracurricular activities, or any other school activities are not being held: (i) for the sole purpose of attending worship services or receiving religious instruction; and (ii) not earlier than thirty (30) minutes before the beginning of the worship services or religious instruction; and (B) leaves the school property not later than thirty (30) minutes after the conclusion of the worship services or religious instruction.
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Is unlawful entry by a serious sex offender a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
Unlawful entry by a serious sex offender is a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-42-4-14.
Which Indiana statute covers unlawful entry by a serious sex offender?
Unlawful entry by a serious sex offender is governed by Ind. Code § 35-42-4-14 (Unlawful entry by a serious sex offender).
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