Ind. Code § 35-42-4-12.5

Current through P.L. 171-2024

Section 35-42-4-12.5 - Sex offender unmanned aerial vehicle offense

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

(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.

IC 35-42-4-12.5

Added by P.L. 107-2017,SEC. 6, eff. 7/1/2017.