2011 Indiana Code
TITLE 35. CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE
ARTICLE 45. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH, ORDER, AND DECENCY
CHAPTER 11. ABUSE OF A CORPSE
IC 35-45-11Chapter 11. Abuse of a Corpse
IC 35-45-11-1
Applicability of chapter
Sec. 1. (a) This chapter does not apply to the use of a corpse for:
(1) scientific;
(2) medical;
(3) organ transplantation;
(4) historical;
(5) forensic; or
(6) investigative;
purposes.
(b) This chapter does not apply to:
(1) a funeral director;
(2) an embalmer; or
(3) an employee of an individual described in subdivision (1) or (2);
engaged in the individual's normal scope of practice and employment.
As added by P.L.249-1993, SEC.1.
IC 35-45-11-2
Abuse of corpse
Sec. 2. A person who knowingly or intentionally:
(1) mutilates a corpse;
(2) has sexual intercourse or sexual deviate conduct with the corpse; or
(3) opens a casket with the intent to commit an act described in subdivision (1) or (2);
commits abuse of a corpse, a Class D felony.
As added by P.L.249-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.52-1997, SEC.56.
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