Sec. 2. A person who knowingly or intentionally:

(1) mutilates a corpse;

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
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7

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(2) has sexual intercourse or other sexual conduct (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-221.5) with the corpse; or

(3) opens a casket with the intent to commit an act described in subdivision (1) or (2);

commits abuse of a corpse, a Level 6 felony.

As added by P.L.249-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.52-1997, SEC.56; P.L.158-2013, SEC.542.