Indiana Code 35-46-1-4.1. Reckless supervision
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Sec. 4.1. (a) As used in this section, “child care provider” means a person who provides child care in or on behalf of:
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7, Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 and Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3
(2) a child care home (as defined in IC 12-7-2-28.6);
(1) a child care center (as defined in IC 12-7-2-28.4); 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 6 felony | between 6 mos. and 2 1/2 years | up to $10,000 |
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $5,000 |
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 180 days | up to $1,000 |
regardless of whether the child care center or child care home is licensed.
(b) A child care provider who recklessly supervises a child commits reckless supervision, a Class B misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if the offense results in serious bodily injury to a child, and a Level 6 felony if the offense results in the death of a child.
As added by P.L.158-2013, SEC.551.