Indiana Code 5-15-6-8. Reckless, knowing, or intentional destruction or damage to public records; offense; exceptions
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Sec. 8. A public official or other person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally destroys or damages any public record commits a Level 6 felony unless:
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7
(2) the commission shall have entered its approval for destruction of the public records on its own minutes; or
(1) the commission shall have given its approval in writing that the public records may be destroyed;
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 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 5-15-6-8
- commission: refers to the county commission of public records created by section 1 of this chapter. See Indiana Code 5-15-6-1.2
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- record: means a record (as defined in Indiana Code 5-15-6-1.5
- retention schedule: has the meaning set forth in Indiana Code 5-15-6-1.7
(3) authority for destruction of the records is granted by an approved retention schedule established under this chapter.
Formerly: Acts 1939, c.91, s.8. As amended by P.L.50-1991, SEC.17; P.L.158-2013, SEC.79.