What are the Indiana Code Criminal Sentencing Guidelines

Indiana Code Criminal Sentencing Guidelines

Starting in 2014, Indiana changed how it classifies felonies. Rather than the old A-D Class felonies, you can now expect Levels 1-6 for allegations filed after July 1, 2014. Here’s how the sentencing ranges work for old and new charges.

Old Felony Classification (Before July 1, 2014)

• Murder: 45-65 years in prison
• Class A Felony: 20-50 years in prison
• Class B Felony: 6-20 years in prison
• Class C Felony: 2-8 years in prison
• Class D Felony: 6 months-3 years in prison

New Felony Classification (After July 1, 2014)

• Murder: 45-65 years in prison
• Level 1 Felony: 20-40 years in prison
• Level 2 Felony: 10-30 years in prison
• Level 3 Felony: 3-16 years in prison
• Level 4 Felony: 2-12 years in prison
• Level 5 Felony: 1-6 years in prison
• Level 6 Felony: 6 months-2.5 years in prison

In addition, under the new code you will now serve 75% of your sentence for any offense Level 5 felony and up. Level 6 felonies, along with misdemeanors, still require you to serve 50% of your sentence.  Under the old code you would do half of a sentence. Now that only applies to low level offenses.