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Interference with jury service in Indiana

Class B MisdemeanorCurrent through 2026 Indiana legislative session

Interference with jury service is a Class B Misdemeanor under Indiana criminal law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-44.1-2-11. As a Class B Misdemeanor, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Indiana sets for that offense class. Indiana sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.

Defined by Ind. Code § 35-44.1-2-11.

What is the penalty for interference with jury service in Indiana?

Penalties for Interference with jury service
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 180 days (no statutory minimum)discretionaryInd. Code § 35-50-3-3
Fineup to $1,000 (no statutory minimum)discretionaryInd. Code § 35-50-3-3

Applies to current.

Common questions about interference with jury service in Indiana

Is interference with jury service a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

Interference with jury service is a Class B Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-44.1-2-11.

What are the penalties for interference with jury service in Indiana?

As a Class B Misdemeanor, interference with jury service carries up to 180 days (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000 (no mandatory minimum) under Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3 (current).

Which Indiana statute covers interference with jury service?

Interference with jury service is governed by Ind. Code § 35-44.1-2-11 (Interference with jury service).

Legal terms used in this law

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.