Sec. 12.5. (a) This section applies only to a sex offender (as defined in IC 11-8-8-4.5).

Attorney's Note

Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Level 6 felonybetween 6 mos. and 2 1/2 yearsup to $10,000
Class A misdemeanorup to 1 yearup to $5,000
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 and Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2
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Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-42-4-12.5

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
     (b) A sex offender who:

(1) knowingly or intentionally operates an unmanned aerial vehicle for the purpose of:

(A) following;

(B) contacting; or

(C) capturing images or recordings of;

one (1) or more other individuals; and

(2) is subject to a:

(A) condition of probation;

(B) condition of parole;

(C) condition or rule of a community corrections program; or

(D) rule of a community transition program;

that prohibits the sex offender from following, contacting, or capturing images or recordings of one (1) or more other individuals, regardless of whether the means of engaging in any of those activities is specified in the condition or rule, commits a sex offender unmanned aerial vehicle offense, a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section.

As added by P.L.107-2017, SEC.6.

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