Indiana Code 11-8-8-18. Sexually violent predator; duty to notify
(1) That the sexually violent predator will be absent from the sexually violent predator’s principal residence for more than seventy-two (72) hours.
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Level 6 felony | between 6 mos. and 2 1/2 years | up to $10,000 |
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $5,000 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 11-8-8-18
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- local law enforcement authority: means the:
Indiana Code 11-8-8-2
- principal residence: means the residence where a sex or violent offender spends the most time. See Indiana Code 11-8-8-3
- register: means to report in person to a local law enforcement authority and provide the information required under section 8 of this chapter. See Indiana Code 11-8-8-4
- sex or violent offender: means a person convicted of any of the following offenses:
Indiana Code 11-8-8-5
- sexually violent predator: has the meaning set forth in Indiana Code 11-8-8-6
(3) The length of time the sexually violent predator will be absent from the sexually violent predator’s principal residence.
(b) A sexually violent predator who will spend more than seventy-two (72) hours in a county in which the sexually violent predator is not required to register shall inform the local law enforcement authority in the county in which the sexually violent predator is not required to register, in person, of the following:
(1) That the sexually violent predator will spend more than seventy-two (72) hours in the county.
(2) The location where the sexually violent predator will be located while spending time in the county.
(3) The length of time the sexually violent predator will remain in the county.
Upon request of the local law enforcement authority of the county in which the sexually violent predator is not required to register, the sexually violent predator shall provide the local law enforcement authority with any additional information that will assist the local law enforcement authority in determining the sexually violent predator’s whereabouts during the sexually violent predator’s stay in the county.
(c) A sexually violent predator who knowingly or intentionally violates this section commits failure to notify, a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section based on the person’s failure to comply with any requirement imposed on a sex or violent offender under this chapter.
As added by P.L.140-2006, SEC.13 and P.L.173-2006, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.216-2007, SEC.26; P.L.158-2013, SEC.175.