# Ind. Code § 35-38-1-1.3: Statement of reasons for imposing particular sentence; not required if advisory sentence is imposed

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A38_C1_S35-38-1-1.3

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 35-38-1-1.3
- **Heading:** Statement of reasons for imposing particular sentence; not required if advisory sentence is imposed
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 38 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-38-1-1.3

## Text

Sec. 1.3. After a court has pronounced a sentence for a felony conviction, the court shall issue a statement of the court's reasons for selecting the sentence that it imposes unless the court imposes the advisory sentence for the felony.

As added by P.L.178-2007, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.168-2014, SEC.54.

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