# Ind. Code § 35-38-1-4: Presence of defendant when sentence pronounced; pronouncement of sentence against defendant corporation

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A38_C1_S35-38-1-4

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 35-38-1-4
- **Heading:** Presence of defendant when sentence pronounced; pronouncement of sentence against defendant corporation
- **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 35-38-1-4

## Text

Sec. 4. (a) The defendant must be personally present at the time sentence is pronounced. If the defendant is not personally present when sentence is to be pronounced, the court may issue a warrant for his arrest.

(b) Sentence may be pronounced against a defendant corporation in the absence of counsel, if counsel fails to appear on the date of sentencing after reasonable notice.

As added by P.L.311-1983, SEC.3.

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