Indiana Code 35-42-3.5-1.4. Human trafficking
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Sec. 1.4. (a) A person who knowingly or intentionally:
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-2-5.5
(2) offers a benefit;
(1) pays, or offers or agrees to pay, money or other property; 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 4 felony | between 2 and 12 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-42-3.5-1.4
- Human trafficking: means an offense described in sections 1 through 1. See Indiana Code 35-42-3.5-0.5
- Human trafficking victim: means a person who is the victim of human trafficking. See Indiana Code 35-42-3.5-0.5
- Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
to or for a human trafficking victim with the specific intent to induce or obtain the product or act for which the human trafficking victim was trafficked commits human trafficking, a Level 4 felony.
(b) It is not a defense to a prosecution under this section that the human trafficking victim consented.
As added by P.L.144-2018, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.153-2022, SEC.2; P.L.3-2023, SEC.2.