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Ind. Code § 35-46.5-2-7 — Terrorist organization activity

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 2: Offenses, Indiana Code.

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Full text of Ind. Code § 35-46.5-2-7

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 § 35-46.5-2-7Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session
Sec. 7. (a) A person who knowingly or intentionally commits an offense: (1) with the intent to benefit, promote, or further the interests of a terrorist organization; or (2) for the purpose of increasing the person's own standing or position within a terrorist organization; commits terrorist organization activity, a Level 5 felony. However, the offense is a Level 3 felony if the offense involves, directly or indirectly, the unlawful use of a firearm or weapon of mass destruction. (b) In determining whether a person committed an offense under this section, the trier of fact may consider a person's association with a terrorist organization, including: (1) an admission of terrorist organization membership by the person; (2) a statement by: (A) a member of the person's family; (B) the person's guardian; or (C) a reliable member of the terrorist organization; stating the person is a member of a terrorist organization; (3) the person associating with one (1) or more members of a terrorist organization; (4) physical evidence indicating the person is a member of a terrorist organization; (5) an observation of the person in the company of a known terrorist organization member on at least three (3) occasions; (6) communications authored by the person indicating terrorist organization membership, promotion of membership in a terrorist organization, or responsibility for an offense committed by a terrorist organization; and (7) the person's involvement in recruiting terrorist organization members.

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Is terrorist organization activity a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

It depends on the circumstances: terrorist organization activity ranges from a Level 5 Felony to a Level 3 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-46.5-2-7.

Terrorist organization activity (base offense): Level 5 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-46.5-2-7(a)) · Terrorist organization activity involving firearm or weapon of mass destruction: Level 3 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-46.5-2-7(a))

Which Indiana statute covers terrorist organization activity?

Terrorist organization activity is governed by Ind. Code § 35-46.5-2-7 (Terrorist organization activity).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.