Indiana Statutes

§ 35-42-1-2 — Causing suicide

Indiana § 35-42-1-2
JurisdictionIndiana
Art. 42OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON
Ch. 1Homicide

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Ind. Code § 35-42-1-2 (2026).

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A person who intentionally causes another human being, by force, duress, or deception, to commit suicide commits causing suicide, a Level 3 felony. As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.2. Amended by Acts 1977, P.L.340, SEC.26; P.L.158-2013, SEC.411.

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