Indiana Statutes

§ 35-45-10-2 — "Harassment" defined

Indiana § 35-45-10-2
JurisdictionIndiana
Art. 45OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH, ORDER,
Ch. 10Stalking

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Ind. Code § 35-45-10-2 (2026).

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As used in this chapter, "harassment" means conduct directed toward a victim that includes but is not limited to repeated or continuing impermissible contact that would cause a reasonable person to suffer emotional distress and that actually causes the victim to suffer emotional distress. Harassment does not include statutorily or constitutionally protected activity, such as lawful picketing pursuant to labor disputes or lawful employer-related activities pursuant to labor disputes.

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Legislative History

As added by P.L.242-1993, SEC.4.

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