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St. Joseph County, IN Soliciting & Door-to-Door: No-Knock Registry (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

County registry
None county-wide
Posted sign
Enforceable legal notice
Statute
IC 35-43-2-2
Offense
Class A misdemeanor

Summary

St. Joseph County runs no county-wide no-knock registry, but a posted "No Soliciting" or "No Trespassing" sign carries legal force. Under IC 35-43-2-2, a solicitor who enters after being denied entry or refuses to leave commits criminal trespass, a Class A misdemeanor.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of St. Joseph County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

A person who: (1) not having a contractual interest in the property, knowingly or intentionally enters the real property of another person after having been denied entry by the other person, that person's agent, or a law enforcement officer acting on behalf of the other person or that person's agent

Source: Indiana CodeView official code

Full Breakdown

Enforcement against unwanted solicitors in unincorporated St. Joseph County runs through Indiana's criminal trespass statute, IC 35-43-2-2. A clearly posted "No Soliciting" or "No Trespassing" sign supplies the denial of entry that makes a solicitor's presence unlawful, and a St. Joseph County sheriff's deputy can act once the person enters after that notice or refuses to leave when asked. South Bend and Mishawaka may keep their own no-knock or do-not-solicit provisions in their peddler ordinances that add penalties inside city limits. The statute makes the base offense a Class A misdemeanor, escalating in specified circumstances.

Violations & Fines

A solicitor who enters posted property or refuses to leave after being told commits criminal trespass, a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a $5,000 fine, enforced by the sheriff or city police.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a "No Soliciting" sign work here?
Yes. Under IC 35-43-2-2 a posted sign denies entry; a solicitor who enters or refuses to leave commits criminal trespass a deputy can enforce.
Is there a county do-not-knock list?
No. St. Joseph County keeps no county-wide no-knock registry. Posting your own sign is the enforceable option in unincorporated areas.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in St. Joseph County

Fence Regulations: Height LimitsSome RestrictionsParking Rules: RV & Boat ParkingSome RestrictionsSolicitor PermitsSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Decibel LimitsSome RestrictionsParking Rules: Commercial & Oversized VehiclesSignificant RestrictionsFence Regulations: Material RestrictionsHeavy RestrictionsFence Regulations: Fence Permit RequirementsLight Restrictions

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