Ind. Code ch. 5-8-3

Ind. Code § 5-8-3-1 Draft dodging; sedition

Sec. 1. A person may not hold an office within Indiana, either by election or appointment, if the person has been convicted of: (1) evading the Selective Service Act (50 App. U.S.C. 451-473); (2) engaging in conspiracy or an attempt to defraud the government of the United States; (3) seditious utterances in violation of the laws of the United States; or (4) any other crime against the laws of the United States where the sentence imposed exceeded six (6) months. Formerly: Acts 1921, c.83, s.1. As amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.498; P.L.10-1988, SEC.216.

Ind. Code § 5-8-3-2 Appointment or election void

Sec. 2. Any appointment or election of any person lacking the qualification described in section 1 of this chapter is absolutely void and the person shall be removed from office under IC 34-17. Formerly: Acts 1921, c.83, s.2. As amended by P.L.25-1986, SEC.25; P.L.3-1993, SEC.245; P.L.1-1998, SEC.69.