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Ind. Code § 35-45-4-1.5 — Public nudity

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 4: Indecent Acts and Prostitution, Indiana Code.

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Full text of Ind. Code § 35-45-4-1.5

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 § 35-45-4-1.5Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session
Sec. 1.5. (a) As used in this section, "nudity" has the meaning set forth in section 1(d) of this chapter. (b) A person who knowingly or intentionally appears in a public place in a state of nudity commits public nudity, a Class C misdemeanor. (c) A person who knowingly or intentionally appears in a public place in a state of nudity with the intent to be seen by another person commits a Class B misdemeanor. (d) A person who knowingly or intentionally appears in a state of nudity: (1) in or on school grounds; (2) in a public park; or (3) with the intent to arouse the sexual desires of the person or another person, in a department of natural resources owned or managed property; commits a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this subsection or under subsection (c).

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Is public nudity a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

It depends on the circumstances: public nudity ranges from a Class C Misdemeanor to a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-45-4-1.5.

Public nudity in a public place: Class C Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-45-4-1.5(b)) · Public nudity with intent to be seen: Class B Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-45-4-1.5(c)) · Public nudity on school grounds, park, or DNR property with intent: Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-45-4-1.5(d)) · Public nudity with prior conviction: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-45-4-1.5(d))

Which Indiana statute covers public nudity?

Public nudity is governed by Ind. Code § 35-45-4-1.5 (Public nudity).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.