Indiana Sentencing Calculator

Indiana Felony Sentencing Calculator

Estimate potential time served based on Indiana Penal Code

Murder Level 1 Felony Level 2 Felony Level 3 Felony Level 4 Felony Level 5 Felony Level 6 Felony

Standard (Class A/B) No Credit (0%)

Advisory Sentence: 3 Years (Range: 1 – 6 Years)

Understanding Indiana Sentencing Guidelines

In Indiana, criminal sentencing is governed by the Indiana Penal Code, which transitioned to a "Level" system (Level 1-6) on July 1, 2014. Each felony level carries an advisory sentence, which serves as a starting point for the judge, and a specific range of years that can be imposed based on aggravating or mitigating circumstances.

Indiana Felony Ranges & Advisory Sentences

Level	Range	Advisory
Murder	45 – 65 Years	55 Years
Level 1	20 – 40 Years	30 Years
Level 2	10 – 30 Years	17.5 Years
Level 3	3 – 16 Years	9 Years
Level 4	2 – 12 Years	6 Years
Level 5	1 – 6 Years	3 Years
Level 6	0.5 – 2.5 Years	1 Year

Good Time Credit (The 75% vs. 50% Rule)

Indiana uses "Credit Classes" to determine how much of a sentence must be served behind bars. This is the most critical factor in estimating a release date:

• Level 6 Felonies & Misdemeanors: Usually fall under Credit Class A. Defendants earn 1 day of credit for every 1 day served, meaning they serve 50% of their sentence if they maintain good behavior.
• Level 1 through Level 5 Felonies: Usually fall under Credit Class B. Defendants earn 1 day of credit for every 3 days served, meaning they must serve 75% of the imposed sentence.
• Murder: Also typically follows the 75% rule for offenses committed after the 2014 reform.

Example Calculation

If an individual is sentenced to 12 years for a Level 3 Felony:

1. Identify the Credit Class: Level 3 felonies require 75% time served.
2. Calculation: 12 years x 0.75 = 9 years.
3. The individual would likely serve 9 years in the Indiana Department of Correction, assuming no loss of good time credit.

Advisory Sentence: