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Ind. Code § 35-44.1-2-6 — Impersonation of a public servant

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 2: Interference with General Government Operations, Indiana Code.

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Impersonation of a public servant

Full text of Ind. Code § 35-44.1-2-6

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 § 35-44.1-2-6Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

Sec. 6. (a) A person who, with intent to: (1) deceive; or (2) induce compliance with the person's instructions, orders, or requests; falsely represents that the person is a public servant, commits impersonation of a public servant, a Class A misdemeanor, except as provided in subsection (b). (b) The offense described in subsection (a) is a Level 6 felony if the person falsely represents that the person is: (1) a law enforcement officer; or (2) an agent or employee of the department of state revenue, and collects any property from another person.

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Is impersonation of a public servant a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

It depends on the circumstances: impersonation of a public servant ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-44.1-2-6.

Impersonation of a public servant — base offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-44.1-2-6(a)) · Impersonation of a public servant — false representation as law enforcement officer or revenue agent collecting property: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-44.1-2-6(b))

Which Indiana statute covers impersonation of a public servant?

Impersonation of a public servant is governed by Ind. Code § 35-44.1-2-6 (Impersonation of a public servant).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.