§ 35-42-4-1 Rape; restitution
§ 35-42-4-3 Child molesting
§ 35-42-4-4 Child exploitation; possession of child pornography; exemptions; defenses
§ 35-42-4-5 Vicarious sexual gratification; sexual conduct in presence of a minor
§ 35-42-4-6 Child solicitation
§ 35-42-4-7 Child seduction
§ 35-42-4-8 Sexual battery
§ 35-42-4-9 Sexual misconduct with a minor
§ 35-42-4-10 Unlawful employment by a sexual predator
§ 35-42-4-11 Sex offender residency restrictions
§ 35-42-4-12 Sex offender Internet offense
§ 35-42-4-12.5 Sex offender unmanned aerial vehicle offense
§ 35-42-4-13 Inappropriate communication with a child
§ 35-42-4-14 Unlawful entry of school property by a serious sex offender
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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 35 > Article 42 > Chapter 4 - Sex Crimes

  • Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • 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.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • minor: means a person less than eighteen (18) years of age. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • United States: includes the District of Columbia and the commonwealths, possessions, states in free association with the United States, and the territories. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5