Indiana statute
Ind. Code § 35-45-4-2 — Prostitution
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 4: Indecent Acts and Prostitution, Indiana Code.
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Full text of Ind. Code § 35-45-4-2
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.
Sec. 2. (a) A person at least eighteen (18) years of age who knowingly or intentionally: (1) performs, or offers or agrees to perform, sexual intercourse or other sexual conduct (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-221.5 ); or (2) fondles, or offers or agrees to fondle, the genitals of another person; for money or other property commits prostitution, a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 6 felony if the person has two (2) prior convictions under this section. (b) It is a defense to a prosecution under this section that the person was a victim or an alleged victim of an offense under IC 35-42-3.5-1 through IC 35-42-3.5-1.4 at the time the person engaged in the prohibited conduct.
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Is prostitution a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: prostitution ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-45-4-2.
Prostitution — base offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-45-4-2(a)) · Prostitution — with two prior convictions: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-45-4-2(a))
Which Indiana statute covers prostitution?
Prostitution is governed by Ind. Code § 35-45-4-2 (Prostitution).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.