Indiana Code
Ind. Code § 35-45-4-1.5 (2026)
Public nudity
✓ current as of May 2026
Sec. 1.5. (a) As used in this section, "nudity" has the meaning set forth in section 1(d) of this chapter.
(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally appears in a public place in a state of nudity commits public nudity, a Class C misdemeanor.
(c) A person who knowingly or intentionally appears in a public place in a state of nudity with the intent to be seen by another person commits a Class B misdemeanor.
(d) A person who knowingly or intentionally appears in a state of nudity:
(1) in or on school grounds;
(2) in a public park; or
(3) with the intent to arouse the sexual desires of the person or another person, in a department of natural resources owned or managed property;
commits a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this subsection or under subsection (c).
As added by P.L.123-2003, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.525.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 9
cases, 2008–2017 · leading case: Weideman v. State, 890 N.E.2d 28 (Ind. Ct. App. 2008).
Weideman v. State, 890 N.E.2d 28 (Ind. Ct. App. 2008). “At the close of evidence, the trial court requested Weideman and the State to submit authority on the statutory requirement of a “pub-' lie place,” under I.C. § 35-45-4-1.5. On August 13, 2007, the trial court found Weideman guilty of public nudity, as a Class B misdemeanor.”
Zitlaw v. State, 880 N.E.2d 724 (Ind. Ct. App. 2008). “[3] Ind.Code § 35-45-4-1.5 (2004). [4] Ind.Code § 35-49-3-3(a)(3) was amended effective July 1, 2006, to read: "sells, rents, or displays for sale or rent to any person matter that is harmful to minors within five hundred (500) feet of the nearest property line of a school or…”
State of Indiana v. Sameer Girish Thakar, 71 N.E.3d 27 (Ind. Ct. App. 2017). “I.C. § 35-45-4-1.5(c). However, being over eighteen years old and appearing in public while nude “with the intent to be seen by a child less than sixteen (16) years of age commits public indecency, a Class A misdemeanor.”
C.T. v. State, 939 N.E.2d 626 (Ind. Ct. App. 2010). “Ind.Code § 35-45-4-1.5 (2008). . C.T. has filed a motion for oral argument, which we deny in an order issued simultaneously with this decision.”
Edward T. Bronaugh v. State of Indiana (Ind. Ct. App. 2013). “6 I.C. § 35-45-4-1.5. 2 he began running around the church parking lot.”
Yosef Abraham v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.) (Ind. Ct. App. 2016). “See I.C. § 35-45-4-1.5(c). Abraham concedes that he appeared in a public place in a state of nudity, but he argues that he did not do so knowingly or with the intent to be seen by another person.”
Yosef Abraham v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.) (Ind. Ct. App. 2016). “See I.C. § 35-45-4-1.5(c). Abraham concedes that he appeared in a public place in a state of nudity, but he argues that he did not do so knowingly or with the intent to be seen by another person.”
Progressive Cas. Ins. Co. v. KS, 731 F. Supp. 2d 829 (S.D. Ind. 2010). “Section 35-45-4-1.5 of the Indiana Code does *836 make public nudity a crime.”
CT v. State, 939 N.E.2d 626 (Ind. Ct. App. 2010). “NOTES [1] Ind.Code § 35-45-4-1.5 (2008). [2] C.T. has filed a motion for oral argument, which we deny in an order issued simultaneously with this decision.”
Ind. Code § 35-45-4-1.5(c): 4 cases
Weideman v. State, 890 N.E.2d 28 (Ind. Ct. App. 2008). “At the close of evidence, the trial court requested Weideman and the State to submit authority on the statutory requirement of a “pub-' lie place,” under I.C. § 35-45-4-1.5. On August 13, 2007, the trial court found Weideman guilty of public nudity, as a Class B misdemeanor.”
State of Indiana v. Sameer Girish Thakar, 71 N.E.3d 27 (Ind. Ct. App. 2017). “I.C. § 35-45-4-1.5(c). However, being over eighteen years old and appearing in public while nude “with the intent to be seen by a child less than sixteen (16) years of age commits public indecency, a Class A misdemeanor.”
Yosef Abraham v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.) (Ind. Ct. App. 2016). “See I.C. § 35-45-4-1.5(c). Abraham concedes that he appeared in a public place in a state of nudity, but he argues that he did not do so knowingly or with the intent to be seen by another person.”
Yosef Abraham v. State of Indiana (mem. dec.) (Ind. Ct. App. 2016). “See I.C. § 35-45-4-1.5(c). Abraham concedes that he appeared in a public place in a state of nudity, but he argues that he did not do so knowingly or with the intent to be seen by another person.”
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