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Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-9 — Obstructing an emergency medical person
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 4: Firefighting and Emergency Services, Indiana Code.
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Full text of Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-9
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. 9. (a) As used in this section, "emergency medical person" means a person who holds a certificate issued by the Indiana emergency medical services commission to provide emergency medical services. (b) A person who knowingly or intentionally obstructs or interferes with an emergency medical person performing or attempting to perform the emergency medical person's emergency functions or duties commits obstructing an emergency medical person, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Is obstructing an emergency medical person a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
Obstructing an emergency medical person is a Class A Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-9.
Which Indiana statute covers obstructing an emergency medical person?
Obstructing an emergency medical person is governed by Ind. Code § 35-44.1-4-9 (Obstructing an emergency medical person).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.