Indiana criminal charge
Hazing; good faith reporting in Indiana
Hazing; good faith reporting is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-42-2-2.5. Its classification is not fixed: Indiana assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Ind. Code § 35-42-2-2.5.
What is the penalty for hazing; good faith reporting in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 180 days (Hazing — base offense — A person who knowingly or intentionally performs hazing commits this offense absent aggravating results or means.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Hazing — base offense — A person who knowingly or intentionally performs hazing commits this offense absent aggravating results or means.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (Hazing resulting in serious bodily injury — The offense is elevated when the hazing results in serious bodily injury to another person.; fixed term; advisory sentence 1 year; court may enter judgment of conviction as a Class A misdemeanor in limited circumstances (IC 35-50-2-7(c))) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Hazing resulting in serious bodily injury — The offense is elevated when the hazing results in serious bodily injury to another person.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 6 years (Hazing committed by means of a deadly weapon — The offense is elevated when the hazing is committed by means of a deadly weapon.; fixed term; advisory sentence 3 years) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Hazing committed by means of a deadly weapon — The offense is elevated when the hazing is committed by means of a deadly weapon.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
Applies to current.
How is hazing; good faith reporting classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazing — base offense | Class B Misdemeanor | A person who knowingly or intentionally performs hazing commits this offense absent aggravating results or means. | Ind. Code § 35-42-2-2.5(b) |
| Hazing resulting in serious bodily injury | Level 6 Felony | The offense is elevated when the hazing results in serious bodily injury to another person. | Ind. Code § 35-42-2-2.5(b) |
| Hazing committed by means of a deadly weapon | Level 5 Felony | The offense is elevated when the hazing is committed by means of a deadly weapon. | Ind. Code § 35-42-2-2.5(b) |
Common questions about hazing; good faith reporting in Indiana
Is hazing; good faith reporting a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: hazing; good faith reporting ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Level 5 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-42-2-2.5.
Hazing — base offense: Class B Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-42-2-2.5(b)) · Hazing resulting in serious bodily injury: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-42-2-2.5(b)) · Hazing committed by means of a deadly weapon: Level 5 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-42-2-2.5(b))
What are the penalties for hazing; good faith reporting in Indiana?
Which Indiana statute covers hazing; good faith reporting?
Hazing; good faith reporting is governed by Ind. Code § 35-42-2-2.5 (Hazing; good faith reporting).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.