July 2026

Key Takeaways Courts typically issue no contact orders as a bail, bond, probation, or sentencing condition. When a violent crime causes bodily injury and bail is granted without a hearing, Indiana law imposes a no contact condition automatically. Violating a no contact order qualifies as invasion of privacy, a Class A misdemeanor that can rise to a Level 6 felony. The protected party’s wishes carry weight with a judge, but they alone cannot get an…

Key Takeaways Probation is court-ordered supervision allowing someone to remain in the community under defined conditions. Indiana law authorizes courts to revoke probation when any condition is violated during the probationary period. Community corrections programs include work release, home detention, and day reporting as alternatives to incarceration. A community corrections director can modify, continue, or escalate placement terms when a violation occurs. A violation hearing is not a criminal trial, but the outcome can result…