Ind. Code § 35-33-5-9
Unmanned aerial vehicles; search warrant; exceptions
Redline — January 1, 2018 → current.View current text →
Current — January 1, 2023
As of January 1, 2018
Sec. 9. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a law enforcement officer must obtain a search warrant in order to use an unmanned aerial vehicle.
Sec. 9. A law enforcement officer must obtain a search warrant in order to use an unmanned aerial vehicle:
(1) on or over private property; or
(2) to conduct a search, perform surveillance, obtain a photograph, or obtain video of private property or of individuals, items, or structures located on private property;
without the consent of the owner of the affected private property. However, a warrant is not required for a use of an unmanned aerial vehicle if a warrant would not be required for a search not using an unmanned aerial vehicle.
(1) is required due to:
(A) the existence of exigent circumstances necessitating a warrantless search;
(B) the substantial likelihood of a terrorist attack;
(C) the need to conduct a search and rescue or recovery operation;
(D) the need to conduct efforts:
(i) in response to; or
(ii) to mitigate;
the results of a natural disaster or any other disaster; or
(E) the need to perform a geographical, an environmental, or any other survey for a purpose that is not a criminal justice purpose;
(2) is required to obtain aerial photographs or video images of a motor vehicle accident site on a public street or public highway; or
(3) will be conducted with the consent of any affected property owner.
Official source: Indiana General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Indiana statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.