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Ind. Code § 35-45-9-5 — Criminal organization recruitment

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 9: Criminal Organization Control, Indiana Code.

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Full text of Ind. Code § 35-45-9-5

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 § 35-45-9-5Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session
Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), an individual who knowingly or intentionally solicits, recruits, entices, or intimidates another individual to join a criminal organization or remain in a criminal organization commits criminal organization recruitment, a Level 6 felony. (b) The offense under subsection (a) is a Level 5 felony if: (1) the solicitation, recruitment, enticement, or intimidation occurs within one thousand (1,000) feet of school property; or (2) the individual who is solicited, recruited, enticed, or intimidated is less than eighteen (18) years of age.

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Is criminal organization recruitment a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

It depends on the circumstances: criminal organization recruitment ranges from a Level 6 Felony to a Level 5 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-45-9-5.

Criminal organization recruitment - base offense: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-45-9-5(a)) · Criminal organization recruitment - near school property or minor victim: Level 5 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-45-9-5(b))

Which Indiana statute covers criminal organization recruitment?

Criminal organization recruitment is governed by Ind. Code § 35-45-9-5 (Criminal organization recruitment).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.