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Ind. Code § 35-44.1-3-2 — Disarming a law enforcement officer

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 3: Detention, Indiana Code.

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Disarming a law enforcement officer

Full text of Ind. Code § 35-44.1-3-2

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 § 35-44.1-3-2Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

Sec. 2. (a) As used in this section, "officer" includes the following: (1) A person employed by: (A) the department of correction; (B) a law enforcement agency; (C) a probation department; (D) a county jail; or (E) a circuit, superior, county, probate, city, or town court; who is required to carry a firearm in performance of the person's official duties. (2) A law enforcement officer. (b) A person who: (1) knows that another person is an officer; and (2) knowingly or intentionally takes or attempts to take a firearm (as defined in IC 35-47-1-5 ) or weapon that the officer is authorized to carry from the officer or from the immediate proximity of the officer: (A) without the consent of the officer; and (B) while the officer is engaged in the performance of the officer's official duties; commits disarming a law enforcement officer, a Level 5 felony. However, the offense is a Level 3 felony if it results in serious bodily injury to a law enforcement officer, and the offense is a Level 1 felony if it results in death to a law enforcement officer.

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Is disarming a law enforcement officer a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

It depends on the circumstances: disarming a law enforcement officer ranges from a Level 5 Felony to a Level 1 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-44.1-3-2.

Disarming a law enforcement officer (base offense): Level 5 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-44.1-3-2(b)) · Disarming a law enforcement officer resulting in serious bodily injury: Level 3 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-44.1-3-2(b)) · Disarming a law enforcement officer resulting in death: Level 1 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-44.1-3-2(b))

Which Indiana statute covers disarming a law enforcement officer?

Disarming a law enforcement officer is governed by Ind. Code § 35-44.1-3-2 (Disarming a law enforcement officer).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.