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Ind. Code § 35-46.5-2-3 — Terroristic mischief

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 2: Offenses, Indiana Code.

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Full text of Ind. Code § 35-46.5-2-3

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 § 35-46.5-2-3Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session
Sec. 3. A person who knowingly or intentionally places or disseminates a device or substance with the intent to cause a reasonable person to believe that the device or substance is a weapon of mass destruction (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-354 ) commits terroristic mischief, a Level 5 felony. However, the offense is a Level 4 felony if, as a result of the terroristic mischief: (1) a physician prescribes diagnostic testing or medical treatment for any person other than the person who committed the terroristic mischief; or (2) a person suffers serious bodily injury.

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Is terroristic mischief a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

It depends on the circumstances: terroristic mischief ranges from a Level 5 Felony to a Level 4 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-46.5-2-3.

Terroristic mischief (base): Level 5 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-46.5-2-3) · Terroristic mischief — treatment required: Level 4 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-46.5-2-3) · Terroristic mischief — serious bodily injury: Level 4 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-46.5-2-3)

Which Indiana statute covers terroristic mischief?

Terroristic mischief is governed by Ind. Code § 35-46.5-2-3 (Terroristic mischief).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.