Indiana statute

Ind. Code § 35-42-4-10 — Unlawful employment by a sexual predator

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 4: Sex Crimes, Indiana Code.

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Unlawful employment by a sexual predator

Full text of Ind. Code § 35-42-4-10

Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Indiana.

Ind. Code § 35-42-4-10Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

Sec. 10. (a) As used in this section, "offender against children" means a person who is an offender against children under section 11 of this chapter. (b) As used in this section, "sexually violent predator" means a person who is a sexually violent predator under IC 35-38-1-7.5 . (c) A sexually violent predator or an offender against children who knowingly or intentionally works for compensation or as a volunteer: (1) on school property; (2) at a youth program center; (3) at a public park; (4) as a child care provider (as defined by IC 31-33-26-1 ); (5) for a child care provider (as defined by IC 31-33-26-1 ); (6) as a provider of: (A) respite care services and other support services for primary or family caregivers; or (B) adult day care services; (7) in any setting where the sexually violent predator or offender against children: (A) has more than incidental and occasional contact with a child who is not accompanied by the child's parent, guardian, or custodian; (B) has supervisory or disciplinary power over a child; or (C) is expected to touch a child on a more than incidental and occasional basis; or (8) at a facility or event that provides entertainment or programming primarily directed toward a child less than eighteen (18) years of age; commits unlawful employment by a sexual predator, a Level 6 felony. However, the offense is a Level 5 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section or based on the person's failure to comply with any requirement imposed on an offender under IC 11-8-8 .

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Is unlawful employment by a sexual predator a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

It depends on the circumstances: unlawful employment by a sexual predator ranges from a Level 6 Felony to a Level 5 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-42-4-10.

Unlawful employment by a sexual predator - base offense: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-42-4-10(c)) · Unlawful employment by a sexual predator - prior conviction: Level 5 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-42-4-10(c))

Which Indiana statute covers unlawful employment by a sexual predator?

Unlawful employment by a sexual predator is governed by Ind. Code § 35-42-4-10 (Unlawful employment by a sexual predator).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.