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Interference with the department of child services ombudsman in Indiana

Class A MisdemeanorCurrent through 2026 Indiana legislative session

Interference with the department of child services ombudsman is a Class A Misdemeanor under Indiana criminal law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-44.2-1-5. As a Class A 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 § 35-44.2-1-5.

What is the penalty for interference with the department of child services ombudsman in Indiana?

Penalties for Interference with the department of child services ombudsman
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 1 year (no statutory minimum)discretionaryInd. Code § 35-50-3-2
Fineup to $5,000 (no statutory minimum)discretionaryInd. Code § 35-50-3-2

Applies to current.

Common questions about interference with the department of child services ombudsman in Indiana

Is interference with the department of child services ombudsman a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

Interference with the department of child services ombudsman is a Class A Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-44.2-1-5.

What are the penalties for interference with the department of child services ombudsman in Indiana?

As a Class A Misdemeanor, interference with the department of child services ombudsman carries up to 1 year (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $5,000 (no mandatory minimum) under Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 (current).

Which Indiana statute covers interference with the department of child services ombudsman?

Interference with the department of child services ombudsman is governed by Ind. Code § 35-44.2-1-5 (Interference with the department of child services ombudsman).

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.