Indiana § 35-46-1-4.1 - Reckless supervision
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 35-46-1-4.1 — Reckless supervision, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-46-1-4.1. Reckless supervision
Sec. 4.1. (a) As used in this section, "child care provider" means a person who provides child care in or on behalf of:
(1) a child care center (as defined in IC 12-7-2.1-55); or
(2) a child care home (as defined in IC 12-7-2.1-57);
regardless of whether the child care center or child care home is licensed.
(b) A child care provider who recklessly supervises a child commits reckless supervision, a Class B misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if the offense results in serious bodily injury to a child, and a Level 6 felony if the offense results in the death of a child.
As added by P.L.158-2013, SEC.551. Amended by P.L.145-2026, SEC.240.
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 35-46-1-4.1
What does Indiana Code § 35-46-1-4.1 cover?
Section 35-46-1-4.1 ("Reckless supervision") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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