Indiana Code 3-14-3-4. Obstruction of, interference with, or injury of voter or election officer
(1) knowingly obstructs or interferes with an election officer in the discharge of the officer’s duty; 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 3-14-3-4
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
commits a Level 6 felony.
(b) A person who knowingly injures an election officer or a voter:
(1) in the exercise of the officer’s or voter’s rights or duties; or
(2) because the officer or voter has exercised the officer’s or voter’s rights or duties;
commits a Level 6 felony.
(c) A person called as a witness to testify against another for a violation of this section is a competent witness to prove the offense even though the person may have been a party to the violation. The person shall be compelled to testify as other witnesses. However, the person’s evidence may not be used against the person in a prosecution growing out of matters about which the person testifies, and the person is not liable to indictment or information for the offense.
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.103-2005, SEC.33; P.L.158-2013, SEC.31.