Indiana Code 35-38-2-2.8. Prohibition against owning, harboring, or training a companion animal as a condition of parole
(1) “Animal abuse offense” means one (1) or more of the following:
Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-38-2-2.8
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
(B) IC 35-46-3-8 (purchase or possession of an animal for use in an animal fighting contest).
(C) IC 35-46-3-8.5 (possession of animal fighting paraphernalia).
(D) IC 35-46-3-9 (promotion, use of animals, or attendance with animal at animal fighting contest).
(E) IC 35-46-3-9.5 (promoting an animal fighting contest).
(F) IC 35-46-3-11 (cruelty to a law enforcement animal).
(G) IC 35-46-3-11.3 (cruelty to a search and rescue dog).
(H) IC 35-46-3-11.5 (cruelty to a service animal).
(I) IC 35-46-3-12 (torture or mutilation of a vertebrate animal; killing a domestic animal).
(J) IC 35-46-3-12.5 (domestic violence animal cruelty).
(K) IC 35-46-3-13 (removal of attack dog’s vocal cords; animal cruelty).
(L) IC 35-46-3-14 (bestiality).
(M) IC 35-46-3-15 (electrocution or decompression of animals).
(2) “Companion animal” means a dog or cat that is not a service animal (as defined in IC 35-46-3-11.5).
(b) As a condition of probation or parole after conviction for an animal abuse offense, the court shall prohibit the convicted person from owning, harboring, or training a companion animal.
As added by P.L.37-2019, SEC.4.