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Indiana Code Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure § 35-38-2-2.8

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 2.8. (a) The following definitions apply throughout this section:

(1) “Animal abuse offense” means one (1) or more of the following:

(A) IC 35-46-3-7 (abandonment or neglect of a vertebrate animal).

(B) IC 35-46-3-8 (purchase or possession of an animal for use in an animal fighting contest).

(C) IC 35-46-3-8.5 (possession of animal fighting paraphernalia).

(D) IC 35-46-3-9 (promotion, use of animals, or attendance with animal at animal fighting contest).

(E) IC 35-46-3-9.5 (promoting an animal fighting contest).

(F) IC 35-46-3-11 (cruelty to a law enforcement animal).

(G) IC 35-46-3-11.3 (cruelty to a search and rescue dog).

(H) IC 35-46-3-11.5 (cruelty to a service animal).

(I) IC 35-46-3-12 (torture or mutilation of a vertebrate animal;  killing a domestic animal).

(J) IC 35-46-3-12.5 (domestic violence animal cruelty).

(K) IC 35-46-3-13 (removal of attack dog's vocal cords;  animal cruelty).

(L) IC 35-46-3-14 (bestiality).

(M) IC 35-46-3-15 (electrocution or decompression of animals).

(2) “Companion animal” means a dog or cat that is not a service animal (as defined in IC 35-46-3-11.5).

(b) As a condition of probation or parole after conviction for an animal abuse offense, the court shall prohibit the convicted person from owning, harboring, or training a companion animal.

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