State Codes and Statutes
Statutes > Indiana > Title35 > Ar45 > Ch11
IC 35-45-11
Chapter 11. Abuse of a Corpse
IC 35-45-11-1
Applicability of chapter
Sec. 1. (a) This chapter does not apply to the use of a corpse for:
(1) scientific;
(2) medical;
(3) organ transplantation;
(4) historical;
(5) forensic; or
(6) investigative;
purposes.
(b) This chapter does not apply to:
(1) a funeral director;
(2) an embalmer; or
(3) an employee of an individual described in subdivision (1) or
(2);
engaged in the individual's normal scope of practice and
employment.
As added by P.L.249-1993, SEC.1.
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 sexual deviate conduct 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 Class D felony.
As added by P.L.249-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.52-1997,
SEC.56.
