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2017 Indiana Code
TITLE 35. Criminal Law and Procedure
ARTICLE 45. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH, ORDER, AND DECENCY
CHAPTER 11. Abuse of a Corpse
35-45-11-2. Abuse of corpse
Universal Citation: IN Code § 35-45-11-2 (2017)
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 other sexual conduct (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-221.5) 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 Level 6 felony.
As added by P.L.249-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.52-1997, SEC.56; P.L.158-2013, SEC.542.
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