Indiana Statutes
§ 35-44.1-2-15 — Unlawful encroachment
Indiana § 35-44.1-2-15
JurisdictionIndiana
Art. 44.1OFFENSES AGAINST GENERAL PUBLIC
Ch. 2Interference with General Government Operations
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Ind. Code § 35-44.1-2-15 (2026).
Text
(a)A law enforcement officer:
(1)lawfully engaged in the execution of the law enforcement
officer's duties; and
(2)who reasonably believes that a person's presence within
twenty-five (25) feet of the law enforcement officer will interfere
with the performance of the law enforcement officer's duties;
may order the person to stop approaching.
(b)A person who knowingly or intentionally approaches within
twenty-five (25) feet of a law enforcement officer lawfully engaged in
the execution of the law enforcement officer's duties after the law
enforcement officer has ordered the person to stop approaching in
accordance with subsection (a) commits unlawful encroachment on a
law enforcement officer, a Class C misdemeanor.
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Legislative History
As added by P.L.4-2025, SEC.1.
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