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Obstructing the department of correction ombudsman in Indiana

Class A MisdemeanorCurrent through 2026 Indiana legislative session

Obstructing the department of correction ombudsman is a Class A Misdemeanor under Indiana criminal law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-44.2-1-4. 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 § 35-44.2-1-4.

What is the penalty for obstructing the department of correction ombudsman in Indiana?

Penalties for Obstructing the department of correction 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 obstructing the department of correction ombudsman in Indiana

Is obstructing the department of correction ombudsman a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

Obstructing the department of correction ombudsman is a Class A Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-44.2-1-4.

What are the penalties for obstructing the department of correction ombudsman in Indiana?

As a Class A Misdemeanor, obstructing the department of correction 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 obstructing the department of correction ombudsman?

Obstructing the department of correction ombudsman is governed by Ind. Code § 35-44.2-1-4 (Obstructing the department of correction ombudsman).

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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.