Indiana statute

Ind. Code § 35-45-1-2 — Rioting

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 1: Offenses Against Public Order, Indiana Code.

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Rioting

Full text of Ind. Code § 35-45-1-2

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 § 35-45-1-2Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

Sec. 2. A person who, being a member of an unlawful assembly, recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally engages in tumultuous conduct commits rioting, a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is: (1) a Level 6 felony if it: (A) is committed while armed with a deadly weapon; (B) results in serious bodily injury; or (C) causes property damage of at least seven hundred fifty dollars ($750) and less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000); and (2) a Level 5 felony if it: (A) results in catastrophic injury or death; or (B) causes property damage of at least fifty thousand dollars ($50,000).

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Is rioting a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

It depends on the circumstances: rioting ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Level 5 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-45-1-2.

Rioting (base offense): Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-45-1-2) · Rioting while armed with a deadly weapon: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-45-1-2) · Rioting resulting in serious bodily injury: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-45-1-2) · Rioting resulting in catastrophic injury or death: Level 5 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-45-1-2) · Rioting causing property damage of at least $50,000: Level 5 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-45-1-2)

Which Indiana statute covers rioting?

Rioting is governed by Ind. Code § 35-45-1-2 (Rioting).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.