Indiana Code 3-14-3-19. Inducing votes by gift or offer to compensate
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Sec. 19. A person who, for the purpose of inducing or procuring another person to:
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7(2) vote or refrain from voting for or against a candidate or for or against a public question at:
(1) apply for or cast an absentee ballot; or
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 3-14-3-19
- Caucus: From the Algonquian Indian language, a caucus meant "to meet together." An informal organization of members of the legislature that exists to discuss issues of mutual concern and possibly to perform legislative research and policy planning for its members. There are regional, political or ideological, ethnic, and economic-based caucuses.
- Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(A) an election;
(B) a caucus;
(C) an appointment of a candidate by a political party chairman or central committee officers; or
(D) a political convention;
authorized or required by this title;
gives, offers, or promises to any person any money or other property commits a Level 6 felony.
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.482; P.L.103-2005, SEC.37; P.L.158-2013, SEC.43; P.L.109-2021, SEC.72.