Penalty for disturbing human remains or grave markers
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case SCI Indiana Funeral Services, Inc. v. D.O. McComb & Sons, Inc. (2005)
Most recently applied in SCI Indiana Funeral Services, Inc. v. D.O. McComb & Sons, Inc. (January 2005)
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.14
Sec. 28. A person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally disturbs human remains or grave markers while moving, uncovering, or removing artifacts or burial objects either:
(1) without a plan approved by the department under:
(A) section 25 of this chapter; or
(B) IC 14-3-3.4-14 (before its repeal); or
(2) in violation of such a plan;
commits a Level 6 felony.
Official source: Indiana General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Indiana statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.