Restraining Orders

A “sex offense” can be defined as any of the following:

1. when someone forces you to have sexual intercourse¹ or “deviate sexual conduct” (i.e., oral or anal sex; or penetration with an object):²
   • by force or an immediate threat of force;
   • when you are unaware that the sexual intercourse is occurring; or
   • when you are so mentally disabled or deficient that you cannot consent to sexual intercourse (including if you are drugged without your knowledge);
2. child molestation (of a child under 14);
3. sexual misconduct with a minor (which involves sexual contact with a child between the ages of 14 and 16;
4. child seduction (which involves sexual contact with a child between the ages of 16 and 18);
5. vicarious sexual gratification;
6. fondling in the presence of a minor;
7. child solicitation;
8. sexual battery; or
9. communication with a child concerning sexual activity.

You can click on each link to read the definitions of these crimes on our Selected Indiana Statutes page.

¹ IC § 35-42-4-1
² IC §§ 35-42-4-2; 35-31.5-2-94