Indiana statute
Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-5 — Refusal to leave an emergency incident area
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 4: Firefighting and Emergency Services, Indiana Code.
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Full text of Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-5
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.
Sec. 5. A person who is not a firefighter who knowingly or intentionally refuses to leave an emergency incident area immediately after being requested to do so by a firefighter or law enforcement officer commits a Class A misdemeanor.
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Is refusal to leave an emergency incident area a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
Refusal to leave an emergency incident area is a Class A Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-5.
Which Indiana statute covers refusal to leave an emergency incident area?
Refusal to leave an emergency incident area is governed by Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-5 (Refusal to leave an emergency incident area).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.