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Indiana Domestic Violence Statutes & Laws

Intimidation. I.C. 35-45-2-1. A person who threatens another person with the intent of placing the other person in fear of retaliation for a prior lawful act, commits the crime of Intimidation, a Class A misdemeanor.

If the intimidation involves a witness (or spouse of child of a witness) in any pending criminal case against the person making the threat, it is a Class D felony. If the intimidation is committed while using a deadly weapon, it is a Class C felony.

Harassment. I.C. 35-45-2-2. A person who makes a telephone call, sends email, or otherwise communicates with a person with the intent of harassing, annoying, or alarming that person, commits the crime of Harassment, a Class B misdemeanor.

Stalking. I.C. 35-45-10-5. The crime of Stalking is defined by law as any repeated or continuing harassment causing the victim to feel terrorized, frightened, intimidated, or threatened, and is a Class D felony. If the act of stalking involves a threat placing the victim in fear of sexual battery, serious bodily injury or death; is in disregard of a protection order issued in Indiana or by another state or tribal court; or occurs while a criminal case of stalking against the same victim is pending in court, the crime is a Class C felony.

If the act of stalking occurs while the offender is armed with a deadly weapon, or if the offender has a previous conviction of stalking the same victim, the crime is
a Class B felony.

Interference with Reporting of a Crime. I.C. 35-45-2-5. A person who, with the intent to commit, conceal, or aid in the commission of a crime, knowingly or intentionally interferes with or prevents an individual from: (1) using a 911 emergency telephone system; (2) obtaining medical assistance; or (3) making a report to a law enforcement officer; commits interference with the reporting of a crime, a Class A misdemeanor.

Penalties:
Class C misdemeanor: Fine up to $500 and up to 60 days in jail.
Class B misdemeanor: Fine up to $1000 and up to 180 days in jail.
Class A misdemeanor: Fine up to $5000 and up to 365 days in jail.
Class D felony: Fine up to $10,000 and 6 months-3 years in jail/prison.
Class C felony: Fine up to $10,000 and 2-8 years in jail/prison.
Class B felony: Fine up to $10,000 and 6-20 years in jail/prison.
Class A felony: Fine up to $10,000 and 20-50 years in jail/prison.

Victim Rights. I.C. 35-40. Officers responding to domestic violence scene are required to provide a victim with a written notice of their statutory rights. This
information is also available on ICADV’s website in English or Spanish. Click here for more information. http://www.violenceresource.org/statute.pdf

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