Indiana statute
Ind. Code § 35-44.1-5-4 — Harboring an illegal alien
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 5: Illegal Alien Offenses, Indiana Code.
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Full text of Ind. Code § 35-44.1-5-4
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. 4. (a) A person who knowingly or intentionally: (1) conceals; (2) harbors; or (3) shields from detection; an alien in any place, including a building or means of transportation, for the purpose of commercial advantage or private financial gain, knowing or in reckless disregard of the fact that the alien has come to, entered, or remained in the United States in violation of law, commits harboring an illegal alien, a Class A misdemeanor. (b) If a violation under this section involves more than nine (9) aliens, the violation is a Level 6 felony. (c) A landlord that rents real property to a person who is an alien does not violate this section as a result of renting the property to the person.
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Questions this section answers
Is harboring an illegal alien a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: harboring an illegal alien ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-44.1-5-4.
Harboring an illegal alien (base offense): Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-44.1-5-4(a)) · Harboring an illegal alien (more than nine aliens): Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-44.1-5-4(b))
Which Indiana statute covers harboring an illegal alien?
Harboring an illegal alien is governed by Ind. Code § 35-44.1-5-4 (Harboring an illegal alien).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.