Indiana criminal charge
Registration violations; penalty in Indiana
Registration violations; penalty is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 11-8-8-17. 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 § 11-8-8-17.
What is the penalty for registration violations; penalty in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (Registration violation - base offense — A sex or violent offender knowingly or intentionally fails to register, fails to register at every required location, makes a material misstatement or omission while registering, fails to register in person, or does not reside at the registered address or location.; 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 (Registration violation - base offense — A sex or violent offender knowingly or intentionally fails to register, fails to register at every required location, makes a material misstatement or omission while registering, fails to register in person, or does not reside at the registered address or location.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 6 years (Registration violation - prior unrelated conviction — The offense described in subsection (a) is committed by a sex or violent offender who has a prior unrelated conviction under this section or for failing to comply with a substantially similar registration requirement under this chapter or former IC 5-2-12.; fixed term; advisory sentence 3 years) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Registration violation - prior unrelated conviction — The offense described in subsection (a) is committed by a sex or violent offender who has a prior unrelated conviction under this section or for failing to comply with a substantially similar registration requirement under this chapter or former IC 5-2-12.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6 |
Applies to offenses committed after June 30, 2014 (P.L.158-2013).
How is registration violations; penalty classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration violation - base offense | Level 6 Felony | A sex or violent offender knowingly or intentionally fails to register, fails to register at every required location, makes a material misstatement or omission while registering, fails to register in person, or does not reside at the registered address or location. | Ind. Code § 11-8-8-17(a) |
| Registration violation - prior unrelated conviction | Level 5 Felony | The offense described in subsection (a) is committed by a sex or violent offender who has a prior unrelated conviction under this section or for failing to comply with a substantially similar registration requirement under this chapter or former IC 5-2-12. | Ind. Code § 11-8-8-17(b) |
Common questions about registration violations; penalty in Indiana
Is registration violations; penalty a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: registration violations; penalty ranges from a Level 6 Felony to a Level 5 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 11-8-8-17.
Registration violation - base offense: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 11-8-8-17(a)) · Registration violation - prior unrelated conviction: Level 5 Felony (Ind. Code § 11-8-8-17(b))
What are the penalties for registration violations; penalty in Indiana?
Which Indiana statute covers registration violations; penalty?
Registration violations; penalty is governed by Ind. Code § 11-8-8-17 (Registration violations; penalty).
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.