Indiana Code 35-44.1-2-10. Failure to respond to a summons
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Sec. 10. (a) A person who, having been issued:
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-3-4
(2) a summons, or summons and promise to appear, in connection with a misdemeanor violation;
(1) a complaint and summons in connection with an infraction or ordinance violation; or
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C misdemeanor | up to 60 days | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-44.1-2-10
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Judgment: means all final orders, decrees, and determinations in an action and all orders upon which executions may issue. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
notifying the person to appear at a specific time and place, intentionally fails to appear at the specified time and place commits failure to respond to a summons, a Class C misdemeanor.
(b) It is no defense that judgment was entered in favor of the person in the infraction or ordinance proceeding or that the person was acquitted of the misdemeanor for which the person was summoned to appear.
As added by P.L.126-2012, SEC.54.