Sec. 5. (a) A person who recklessly destroys or fails to deliver an absentee ballot application to the proper officer in accordance with Ind. Code § 3-11-4 after the application has been executed by another individual in accordance with Ind. Code § 3-11-4 commits a Class A misdemeanor.

     (b) A person who recklessly destroys or fails to file or deliver to the proper officer a registration affidavit or form of registration in accordance with Ind. Code § 3-7 after the affidavit or form has been executed commits a Class A misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.103-2005, SEC.24; P.L.194-2013, SEC.95.

Attorney's Note

Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class A misdemeanorup to 1 yearup to $5,000
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2

Terms Used In Indiana Code 3-14-2-5

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.