LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6784 NOTE PREPARED: Dec 19, 2024
BILL NUMBER: HB 1249 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Mugshot Requirements.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. Bauer M BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State & Local
XDEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill requires a mugshot to include a photograph of the subject's teeth or
gums.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
Explanation of State Expenditures:
Explanation of State Revenues: Penalty Provision: It is a Class C misdemeanor to refuse to be
photographed when taken into custody for a felony or misdemeanor. To the extent persons refuse to have
their teeth or gums photographed, penalty revenue may increase. Any increase in penalties is expected to be
small.
If additional court cases occur and fines are collected, revenue to both the Common School Fund (from fines)
and the state General Fund (from court fees) would increase. The maximum fine for a Class C misdemeanor
is $500. The total fee revenue per case would range between $113 and $138. The amount of court fees
deposited will vary depending on whether the case is filed in a court of record or a municipal court. The
following linked document describes the fees and distribution of the revenue: Court fees imposed in criminal,
juvenile, and civil violation cases.
Explanation of Local Expenditures: Custody Photographs: The bill would increase workload for a county
sheriff to include a photograph of the subject's teeth or gums when taking in a person into custody for a
felony or misdemeanor. The additional workload should be accomplished within existing resources.
Penalty Provision: A Class C misdemeanor is punishable by up to 60 days in jail.
Explanation of Local Revenues: Penalty Provision: If additional court actions occur and a guilty verdict
is entered, more revenue will be collected by certain local units. If the case is filed in a court of record, the
county general fund will receive $47.40 and qualifying municipalities will receive a share of $3.60. If the
case is filed in a municipal court, the county receives $30, and the municipality will receive $46. The
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criminal, juvenile, and civil violation cases.
State Agencies Affected:
Local Agencies Affected: County sheriffs; Trial courts, local law enforcement agencies.
Information Sources: Indiana Supreme Court, Indiana Trial Court Fee Manual.
Fiscal Analyst: Nate Bodnar, 317-234-9476.
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