Indiana § 35-50-1-2 - Consecutive and concurrent terms

§ 35-50-1-2. Consecutive and concurrent terms

Sec. 2. (a) As used in this section, "crime of violence" has the meaning set forth in IC 35-31.5-2-79.

(b) As used in this section, "episode of criminal conduct" means offenses or a connected series of offenses that are closely related in time, place, and circumstance.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (e) or (f) the court shall determine whether terms of imprisonment shall be served concurrently or consecutively. The court may consider the:

(1) aggravating circumstances in IC 35-38-1-7.1(a); and

(2) mitigating circumstances in IC 35-38-1-7.1(b);

in making a determination under this subsection. The court may order terms of imprisonment to be served consecutively even if the sentences are not imposed at the same time. However, except for crimes of violence, the total of the consecutive terms of imprisonment, exclusive of terms of imprisonment under IC 35-50-2-8 and IC 35-50-2-10 (before its repeal) to which the defendant is sentenced for felony or misdemeanor convictions arising out of an episode of criminal conduct shall not exceed the period described in subsection (d).

(d) Except as provided in subsection (c), the total of the consecutive terms of imprisonment to which the defendant is sentenced for convictions arising out of an episode of criminal conduct may not exceed the following:

(1) If the most serious crime for which the defendant is sentenced is a Class C misdemeanor, the total of the consecutive terms of imprisonment may not exceed one (1) year.

(2) If the most serious crime for which the defendant is sentenced is a Class B misdemeanor, the total of the consecutive terms of imprisonment may not exceed two (2) years.

(3) If the most serious crime for which the defendant is sentenced is a Class A misdemeanor, the total of the consecutive terms of imprisonment may not exceed three (3) years.

(4) If the most serious crime for which the defendant is sentenced is a Level 6 felony, the total of the consecutive terms of imprisonment may not exceed four (4) years.

(5) If the most serious crime for which the defendant is sentenced is a Level 5 felony, the total of the consecutive terms of imprisonment may not exceed seven (7) years.

(6) If the most serious crime for which the defendant is sentenced is a Level 4 felony, the total of the consecutive terms of imprisonment may not exceed fifteen (15) years.

(7) If the most serious crime for which the defendant is sentenced is a Level 3 felony, the total of the consecutive terms of imprisonment may not exceed twenty (20) years.

(8) If the most serious crime for which the defendant is sentenced is a Level 2 felony, the total of the consecutive terms of imprisonment may not exceed thirty-two (32) years.

(9) If the most serious crime for which the defendant is sentenced is a Level 1 felony, the total of the consecutive terms of imprisonment may not exceed forty-two (42) years.

(e) If, after being arrested for one (1) crime, a person commits another crime:

(1) before the date the person is discharged from probation, parole, or a term of imprisonment imposed for the first crime; or

(2) while the person is released:

(A) upon the person's own recognizance; or

(B) on bond;

the terms of imprisonment for the crimes shall be served consecutively, regardless of the order in which the crimes are tried and sentences are imposed.

(f) If the factfinder determines under IC 35-50-2-11 that a person used a firearm in the commission of the offense for which the person was convicted, the term of imprisonment for the underlying offense and the additional term of imprisonment imposed under IC 35-50-2-11 must be served consecutively.

As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.8. Amended by Acts 1977, P.L.340, SEC.111; P.L.330-1987, SEC.1; P.L.164-1994, SEC.1; P.L.304-1995, SEC.1; P.L.203-1996, SEC.7; P.L.219-1997, SEC.1; P.L.228-2001, SEC.6; P.L.266-2003, SEC.2; P.L.71-2005, SEC.4; P.L.213-2005, SEC.4; P.L.1-2006, SEC.549; P.L.126-2008, SEC.12; P.L.125-2012, SEC.416; P.L.126-2012, SEC.59; P.L.13-2013, SEC.144; P.L.214-2013, SEC.43; P.L.158-2013, SEC.650; P.L.168-2014, SEC.108; P.L.238-2015, SEC.16; P.L.13-2016, SEC.18; P.L.80-2018, SEC.4; P.L.184-2019, SEC.15; P.L.142-2020, SEC.83; P.L.218-2025, SEC.23; P.L.85-2026, SEC.25; P.L.92-2026, SEC.35; P.L.145-2026, SEC.289.