Indianapolis prohibits urinating or defecating in public under Revised Code Ch. 407. Violations are charged as a public nuisance and frequently enforced in entertainment districts like Broad Ripple, Mass Ave, and around Lucas Oil Stadium during major events.
Indianapolis-Marion County Revised Code Ch. 407 prohibits public urination, defecation, and other forms of public indecency in any place exposed to public view. Indiana state law IC 35-45-4-1.5 (public nudity) and IC 35-45-1-3 (disorderly conduct) provide additional charging options. IMPD frequently enforces during Indy 500 weekend, Big Ten Championship, and Final Four events when entertainment districts swell with visitors. Repeat offenses can rise to misdemeanor charges under IC 35-45-4. Sex-offender registration is generally not triggered unless aggravating conduct is present, but a permanent record can result.
Urinating in alleys, parks, sidewalks, parking lots, or any place visible to the public. First offense is typically an ordinance violation; repeats become Class B misdemeanors with possible jail time and fines.
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