Indiana Statutes
§ 35-42-3-2 — Kidnapping
Indiana § 35-42-3-2
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Ind. Code § 35-42-3-2 (2026).
Text
(a)A person who knowingly or intentionally
removes another person, by fraud, enticement, force, or threat of force,
from one place to another commits kidnapping. Except as provided in
subsection (b), the offense of kidnapping is a Level 6 felony.
(b)The offense described in subsection (a) is:
(1)a Level 5 felony if:
(A)the person removed is less than fourteen (14) years of age
and is not the removing person's child;
(B)it is committed by using a vehicle; or
(C)it results in bodily injury to a person other than the
removing person;
(2)a Level 4 felony if it results in moderate bodily injury to a
person other than the removing person;
(3)a Level 3 felony if it:
(A)is committed while armed with a deadly weapon;
(B)results in serious bodily injury to a person other than the
removing
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