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To navigate to the legislation click on any of the legislative links below, select from the year drop down the latest “20xx Code”, and manually in the code search input the Title, Art., Chap., and Sec. Indiana’s registry laws are codified at Title 11 (Corrections), Article 8 (General Provisions: Department of Correction), Chapter 8 (Sex Offender Registration).
Indiana Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
I.C. 11-8-8-7(a)
What information must be provided?
I.C. 11-8-8-8(a)
How frequently must information be verified? And for how long?
I.C. 11-8-8-14(a), (b)
I.C. 11-8-8-19
Does the state categorize by levels/tiers?
While there is no per se a “tier” system, Those classified as SVP, Offenders against children, and Serious Sex Offenders are required to register every 90 days for life.
Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels?
No, not directly. IDOC generally classifies registrants based on their understanding of the law when they are released from IDOC. If they have served a prison term, otherwise classifications are generally made by registering officers per their understanding of the law. In 2012 (?) the definition of SVP “Sexually Violent Predator” was expanded from an evidence based designation to an offense based designation. And the additional designations of “Offender Against Children” and “Serious Sex Offender” were introduced. Which impose additional registration requirements and frequency.
Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who?
No.
Is there a registration fee?
Yes, I.C. 36-2-13-5.6(a), (b)
Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends?
May not change name except through marriage and then must re-register the new name I.C. 11-8-8- 16
Employment near children I.C 35-42-4-10(c)
Residency I.C. 35-42-4-11(c)
School property by serious offender I.C. 35-42-4-13(c)(2)
Registration fee I.C. 36-2-13-5.6(a)
Is there a process for removal from the registry?
Yes, I.C. 11-8-8-22
What are the registration requirementd for someone who is visiting the state?
I.C. 11-8-8-7(a)(1)
What are the registration requirements for someone who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school?
I.C. 11-8-8-7(a)(2), (3)
State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration
What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences?
I.C. 35-42-4-1 – 4-9
I.C. 35-45-4-1 – 4-6
I.C. 35-49-3-1 – 3-4
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
Yes, all sexually violent predators convicted after a certain date (as defined in IC 35-38-1-7.5) have lifetime parole and must wear a monitoring device.
However, monitoring is subjective and equipment frequently limited.
I.C. 35-50-6-1(e)(1)
I.C. 35-38-1-7.5(b)
I.C. 35-38-1-29(b), (c)
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
No.
What are the general rules and regulations about probation, parole, and conditional release? Note: county supervision conditions may differ from county to county and from the state level.
What are the state civil commitment laws?
I.C. 12-26-1
I.C. 12-26-7-5(a)
What is the age of consent?
Age 16, I.C. 35-42-4-3(d)
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
I.C. 35-42-4-6(c)
Info for State Advocates
Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?
Voter Bill of Rights
Restorable after release from prison, can be done at BMV when obtaining a DL.
What does the state say about persons who are required to register?
How is the state’s legislature organized?
How can I locate legislation about, and related to, sexual offenses and the registry?
On this page, click “bills” tab in top right search area. Click on the search field and enter a search term or bill number.
https://iga.in.gov/
Best keywords are:
Sex; sexual assault; sex offender; violent offender
How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
Paid service
http://www.hannahnews.com/features/legislation-bill-tracking-service/
https://www.chamberbloomington.org/
What are the important legislative committees for our issues?
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
Lists are found under their committees. When on a committee page, click the + at the end of ‘Bills assigned to this committee’ and all members names will be listed; clicking on a name gives his or her full page.
Other Useful State Information
Contact information for state registry office
Indiana Sheriff's Association
Phone: (800) 622-4779
(317) 356-3633
Fax: (317) 356-3996
147 E Maryland St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204-3608
NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:
Indiana Voices
PO Box 66
Syracuse, IN 46567-0066
317-662-0250
http://indianarsol@gmail.com
http://indianavoices.org/
Other helpful state advocacy groups:
Indiana CURE
http://indianacure@gmail.com
https://www.indianacure.org/
Other registrant-friendly state support groups:
Reform Alliance of Indiana
Contact Maranda Williams
http://maranda@reformalliance.com