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Ind. Code § 35-46-1-4.1 — Reckless supervision

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 1: Offenses Against the Family, Indiana Code.

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Full text of Ind. Code § 35-46-1-4.1

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 § 35-46-1-4.1Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session
Sec. 4.1. (a) As used in this section, "child care provider" means a person who provides child care in or on behalf of: (1) a child care center (as defined in IC 12-7-2.1-55 ); or (2) a child care home (as defined in IC 12-7-2.1-57 ); regardless of whether the child care center or child care home is licensed. (b) A child care provider who recklessly supervises a child commits reckless supervision, a Class B misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if the offense results in serious bodily injury to a child, and a Level 6 felony if the offense results in the death of a child.

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Is reckless supervision a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

It depends on the circumstances: reckless supervision ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-46-1-4.1.

Reckless supervision (base offense): Class B Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-46-1-4.1(b)) · Reckless supervision resulting in serious bodily injury: Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-46-1-4.1(b)) · Reckless supervision resulting in death: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-46-1-4.1(b))

Which Indiana statute covers reckless supervision?

Reckless supervision is governed by Ind. Code § 35-46-1-4.1 (Reckless supervision).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.