IC 35-38-2-2.7 : Prohibition on use of social media, instant messaging, or chat rooms

Sec. 2.7. As a condition of probation or parole after conviction for a sex offense (as defined in IC 11-8-8-5.2), the court shall prohibit the convicted person from using a social networking web site or an instant messaging or chat room program to communicate with a child less than sixteen (16) years of age. However, the court may permit the offender to communicate using a social networking web site or an instant messaging or chat room program with:

(1) the offender's own child, stepchild, or sibling; or

(2) another relative of the offender specifically named in the court's order.

As added by P.L.247-2013, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.5-2022, SEC.3.