Indiana statute
Ind. Code § 35-46-3-10 — Attendance at fighting contest
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 3: Offenses Relating to Animals, Indiana Code.
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Full text of Ind. Code § 35-46-3-10
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. 10. A person who knowingly or intentionally attends a fighting contest involving animals commits cruelty to an animal, a Class A misdemeanor. However, except for a conviction under section 1 of this chapter, the offense is a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this chapter.
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Is attendance at fighting contest a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: attendance at fighting contest ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-46-3-10.
Attendance at fighting contest - first offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-46-3-10) · Attendance at fighting contest - repeat offense: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-46-3-10)
Which Indiana statute covers attendance at fighting contest?
Attendance at fighting contest is governed by Ind. Code § 35-46-3-10 (Attendance at fighting contest).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.