Indiana Code 12-24-17-3. Neglect, abuse, or maltreatment of a patient in a state institution; penalty
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Sec. 3. A person who:
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3
(2) abuses; or
(1) neglects, when the person has a duty of care;
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 180 days | up to $1,000 |
(3) maltreats;
an individual with a mental illness or an individual with a developmental disability under the care of a state institution commits a Class B misdemeanor.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-1-2(a).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.6-1995, SEC.20; P.L.99-2007, SEC.120.