Indiana Code 35-44.1-2-9. Failure to appear
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Sec. 9. (a) A person who, having been released from lawful detention on condition that the person appear at a specified time and place in connection with a charge of a crime, intentionally fails to appear at that time and place commits failure to appear, a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 6 felony if the charge was a felony charge.
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 and Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2
(c) This section does not apply to obligations to appear incident to release under suspended sentence or on probation or parole.
(b) It is no defense that the accused person was not convicted of the crime with which the person was originally charged.
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 |
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $5,000 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-44.1-2-9
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
As added by P.L.126-2012, SEC.54. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.507.