Indiana criminal charge
Violation of the cashbook rule in Indiana
Violation of the cashbook rule is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 35-44.2-2-2. 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 § 35-44.2-2-2.
What is the penalty for violation of the cashbook rule in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | up to $500 (Violation of the cashbook rule (base offense) — A public servant who receives public funds and fails to keep, timely enter into, or daily balance the cashbook as required.; civil judgment, not a criminal conviction (IC 34-28-5); no jail; IC 34-28-5-4(f) exceptions may set a different amount) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 34-28-5-4 |
| Jail / prison | up to 180 days (Violation of the cashbook rule (knowing/intentional with prior violation) — The violation is committed knowingly or intentionally and the person has a prior unrelated adjudication or conviction for violating this section within the previous five years.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Violation of the cashbook rule (knowing/intentional with prior violation) — The violation is committed knowingly or intentionally and the person has a prior unrelated adjudication or conviction for violating this section within the previous five years.) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3 |
Applies to current.
How is violation of the cashbook rule classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violation of the cashbook rule (base offense) | Class C Infraction | A public servant who receives public funds and fails to keep, timely enter into, or daily balance the cashbook as required. | Ind. Code § 35-44.2-2-2undefined |
| Violation of the cashbook rule (knowing/intentional with prior violation) | Class B Misdemeanor | The violation is committed knowingly or intentionally and the person has a prior unrelated adjudication or conviction for violating this section within the previous five years. | Ind. Code § 35-44.2-2-2undefined |
Common questions about violation of the cashbook rule in Indiana
Is violation of the cashbook rule a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: violation of the cashbook rule ranges from a Class C Infraction to a Class B Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-44.2-2-2.
Violation of the cashbook rule (base offense): Class C Infraction (Ind. Code § 35-44.2-2-2) · Violation of the cashbook rule (knowing/intentional with prior violation): Class B Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-44.2-2-2)
What are the penalties for violation of the cashbook rule in Indiana?
Which Indiana statute covers violation of the cashbook rule?
Violation of the cashbook rule is governed by Ind. Code § 35-44.2-2-2 (Violation of the cashbook rule).
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.