Indiana statute
Ind. Code § 35-44.1-2-12 — Interference with witness service
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 2: Interference with General Government Operations, Indiana Code.
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Full text of Ind. Code § 35-44.1-2-12
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.
Sec. 12. A person who knowingly or intentionally: (1) dismisses an employee; (2) deprives an employee of employment benefits; or (3) threatens such a dismissal or deprivation; because the employee has received or responded to a subpoena in a criminal proceeding commits interference with witness service, a Class B misdemeanor.
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Questions this section answers
Is interference with witness service a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
Interference with witness service is a Class B Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-44.1-2-12.
Which Indiana statute covers interference with witness service?
Interference with witness service is governed by Ind. Code § 35-44.1-2-12 (Interference with witness service).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.