Ind. Code § 35-38-2-2.7

Current through P.L. 171-2024

Section 35-38-2-2.7 - Prohibition on use of social media, instant messaging, or chat rooms

As a condition of probation or parole after conviction for a sex offense (as defined in IC 11-8-8-5.2), the court shall prohibit the convicted person from using a social networking web site or an instant messaging or chat room program to communicate with a child less than sixteen (16) years of age. However, the court may permit the offender to communicate using a social networking web site or an instant messaging or chat room program with:

(1) the offender's own child, stepchild, or sibling; or

(2) another relative of the offender specifically named in the court's order.

IC 35-38-2-2.7

Amended by P.L. 5-2022,SEC. 3, eff. 7/1/2022.

Added by P.L. 247-2013, SEC. 4, eff. 7/1/2014.