Indiana Code 16-36-5-28. Deception with intent to cause withholding of CPR
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Sec. 28. (a) A person who knowingly or intentionally:
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-2-6(2) conceals or withholds personal knowledge of the revocation of an out of hospital DNR declaration and order with intent to cause the withholding or withdrawal of CPR;
(1) falsifies or forges the out of hospital DNR declaration and order of another person with intent to cause the withholding or withdrawal of CPR; 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 5 felony | between 1 and 6 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 16-36-5-28
- DNR: means do not resuscitate. See Indiana Code 16-36-5-4
- out of hospital: refers to a location other than an acute care hospital licensed under IC 16-21-2. See Indiana Code 16-36-5-5
- out of hospital DNR declaration and order: means a document executed under sections 11 and 12 of this chapter. See Indiana Code 16-36-5-6
commits a Level 5 felony.
(b) A person who commits an offense described in this section is subject to IC 29-1-2-12.1.
As added by P.L.148-1999, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.238.