Indiana Statutes

§ 35-42-4-6 — Child solicitation

Indiana § 35-42-4-6
JurisdictionIndiana
Art. 42OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON
Ch. 4Sex Crimes

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Ind. Code § 35-42-4-6 (2026).

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(a)As used in this section, "solicit" means to command, authorize, urge, incite, request, lure, entice, or advise an individual:
(1)in person;
(2)by telephone or wireless device;
(3)in writing;
(4)by using a computer network (as defined in IC 35-43-2-3(a));
(5)by advertisement of any kind; or
(6)by any other means; to perform an act described in subsection (b) or (c).
(b)A person eighteen (18) years of age or older who knowingly or intentionally solicits a child under fourteen (14) years of age, or an individual the person believes to be a child under fourteen (14) years of age, to engage in sexual intercourse, other sexual conduct (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-221.5), or any fondling or touching intended to arouse or satisfy the sexual desires of either the child or the older person

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Legislative History

As added by P.L.183-1984, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.11-1994, SEC.16; P.L.79-1994, SEC.14; P.L.216-1996, SEC.20; P.L.118-2002, SEC.2; P.L.124-2005, SEC.1; P.L.216-2007, SEC.44; P.L.158-2013, SEC.442; P.L.247-2013, SEC.7; P.L.168-2014, SEC.70; P.L.133-2023, SEC.12.

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