Ind. Code § 35-45-19-0.1 Repealed
As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.614. Repealed by P.L.63-2012, SEC.68.
Ind. Code ch. 35-45-19
Ind. Code ch. 35-45-19
in effectInd. Code § 35-45-19-1 Applicability of chapter
Sec. 1. This chapter does not:
(1) apply to the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident that:
(A) results in the death of a person; and
(B) must be reported under IC 9-26-1-1.1; or
(2) supersede any law governing the reporting of a death by a hospital, health care facility, or provider.
As added by P.L.68-2008, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.217-2014, SEC.193.
Ind. Code § 35-45-19-1.5 "Human remains"
Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "human remains" means any part of the body of a deceased human being in any stage of decomposition or state of preservation.
As added by P.L.47-2019, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 35-45-19-2 "Public safety officer"
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "public safety officer" means:
(1) a law enforcement officer;
(2) a correctional officer;
(3) a state university police officer;
(4) a firefighter;
(5) an emergency medical technician; or
(6) a paramedic.
As added by P.L.68-2008, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 35-45-19-3 Discovery or handling of human remains; failure to report
Sec. 3. A person who:
(1) discovers or handles human remains when it appears the deceased person died:
(A) by violence, suicide, or accident;
(B) suddenly, while in apparent good health;
(C) while unattended;
(D) from poisoning or an overdose of drugs;
(E) as the result of a disease that may constitute a threat to public health;
(F) as the result of:
(i) a disease;
(ii) an injury;
(iii) a toxic effect; or
(iv) unusual exertion;
incurred within the scope of the deceased person's employment;
(G) due to sudden infant death syndrome;
(H) as the result of a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure; or
(I) under any other suspicious or unusual circumstances; and
(2) knowingly or intentionally fails to report the discovery or handling of the human remains to a:
(A) public safety officer;
(B) coroner;
(C) funeral director;
(D) physician; or
(E) 911 telephone call center;
within three (3) hours after finding the human remains;
commits failure to report the discovery or handling of human remains, a Class A misdemeanor.
As added by P.L.68-2008, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.47-2019, SEC.4.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/35Fetched: 10/17/2026