Sec. 9. A law enforcement officer must obtain a search warrant in order to use an unmanned aerial vehicle:
(1) on or over private property; or
(2) to conduct a search, perform surveillance, obtain a photograph, or obtain video of private property or of individuals, items, or structures located on private property;
without the consent of the owner of the affected private property. However, a warrant is not required for a use of an unmanned aerial vehicle if a warrant would not be required for a search not using an unmanned aerial vehicle.
As added by P.L.170-2014, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.57-2016, SEC.2; P.L.136-2019, SEC.1.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure
Article 33. Preliminary Proceedings
35-33-5-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter
35-33-5-2. Affidavit; Descriptions; Information to Establish Credibility of Hearsay; Form
35-33-5-4. Return; Initial Disposition of Property Seized
35-33-5-6. Dead Body; Search of Building or Place; Affidavit
35-33-5-7. Execution of Search Warrant; Forcible Entry; Wrongful Entry; Recovery of Damages
35-33-5-8. Issue of Warrant Without Affidavit; Types of Sworn Testimony; Procedures; Perjury
35-33-5-9. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles; Search Warrant; Exceptions
35-33-5-10. Admissibility of Evidence; Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
35-33-5-11. Electronic User Data Held in Electronic Storage
35-33-5-12. Use of Real Time Tracking Instruments; Geolocation Information
35-33-5-13. Immunity From Civil or Criminal Liability