# Ind. Code § 35-50-5-2: Alternative fine

> Indiana · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A50_C5_S35-50-5-2

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 35-50-5-2
- **Heading:** Alternative fine
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 50 / Chapter 5 / Section 35-50-5-2

## Text

Sec. 2. In the alternative to the provisions concerning fines in this article, a person may be fined a sum equal to twice his pecuniary gain, or twice the pecuniary loss sustained by victims of the offense he committed.

As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.8. Amended by Acts 1977, P.L.340, SEC.131.

## Nearby sections

- [Ind. Code § 35-50-5-0.1 Application of certain amendments to chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A50_C5_S35-50-5-0.1.md)
- [Ind. Code § 35-50-5-1 Repealed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A50_C5_S35-50-5-1.md)
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- [Ind. Code § 35-50-5-2 Alternative fine](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A50_C5_S35-50-5-2.md)
- [Ind. Code § 35-50-5-3 Restitution order](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A50_C5_S35-50-5-3.md)
- [Ind. Code § 35-50-5-4 Reimbursement order](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A50_C5_S35-50-5-4.md)

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