Indiana Code 14-21-1-27. Duties when buried human remains or burial grounds are disturbed; penalty
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Sec. 27. (a) A person who disturbs buried human remains or burial grounds shall do the following:
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2(2) Treat or rebury the human remains in a manner and place according to rules adopted by the commission or a court order and permit issued by the Indiana department of health under IC 23-14-57.
(1) Notify the department within two (2) business days of the time of the disturbance.
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $5,000 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 14-21-1-27
- human remains: means any part of the body of a human being in any:
Indiana Code 14-21-1-7
(b) A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally violates this section commits a Class A misdemeanor.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-3-3.4-16.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.52-1997, SEC.4; P.L.14-2000, SEC.38; P.L.26-2008, SEC.9; P.L.56-2023, SEC.132.