Voyeurism, Public Voyeurism, and Remote Aerial Voyeurism
IN Voyeurism
Other
Indiana criminalizes peeping into occupied homes and places where people undress, recording someone's private areas without consent, and using drones to capture images or audio of people at home in places not visible to the public. Since July 1, 2024, 'peep' includes using a concealed camera to capture an intimate image.
- Where
- Indiana
- Citation
- Ind. Code 35-45-4-5
- Status
- In force
- Last amended
- 2024-07-01
- Enforced by
- County prosecutors
- People can sue
- No
- Penalties
- Voyeurism is a Class B misdemeanor, or a Level 6 felony if done with a camera or by a repeat offender. Public voyeurism and remote aerial voyeurism are Class A misdemeanors, or Level 6 felonies if images are published, posted online, or shared, or for repeat offenders (IC 35-45-4-5(b)-(h)).
- Applies to
- Any person who peeps into dwellings or changing areas, photographs private areas without consent, or uses drones to peep (IC 35-45-4-5)
Practices it requires
- Do not peep, including with a concealed camera, into an occupied dwelling or places where people disrobe (restrooms, showers, dressing rooms) without consent.IC 35-45-4-5(a)(2), (b)
- Do not record images of another person's private area without consent.IC 35-45-4-5(d)
- Do not fly a drone to peep into or around another's occupied dwelling to capture images or recordings not visible from public areas.IC 35-45-4-5(g)
Sources
- Official text
- Indiana Code 2026, Title 35, IC 35-45-4-5 (Indiana General Assembly)
- HEA 1047 (2024), P.L.79-2024, SECTION 3 amending IC 35-45-4-5, effective July 1, 2024
Checked against these sources on 2026-09-25 by research agent (Claude), primary sources.
Research reference, not legal advice.