Indiana Code 35-45-4-4. Promoting prostitution
(b) A person who:
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 |
| Level 5 felony | between 1 and 6 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-45-4-4
- Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(2) knowingly or intentionally procures, or offers or agrees to procure, a person for another person for the purpose of prostitution or juvenile prostitution;
(3) having control over the use of a place, knowingly or intentionally permits another person to use the place for prostitution or juvenile prostitution;
(4) receives money or other property from a prostitute or juvenile prostitution victim, without lawful consideration, knowing it was earned in whole or in part from prostitution or juvenile prostitution; or
(5) knowingly or intentionally conducts or directs another person to a place for the purpose of prostitution or juvenile prostitution;
commits promoting prostitution, a Level 5 felony. However, the offense is a Level 4 felony under subdivision (1) if the person enticed or compelled is less than eighteen (18) years of age.
As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.5. Amended by Acts 1977, P.L.340, SEC.79; Acts 1978, P.L.148, SEC.6; P.L.158-2013, SEC.528; P.L.86-2017, SEC.16.