A class C infraction in Indiana is a type of misdemeanor offense. This is the lowest level of criminal charges that a person can face in the state. A person charged with such an infraction has likely committed a minor crime or traffic violation.
The maximum jail time for a person convicted of a class C infraction in Indiana is 60 days. A person could also face fines of up to $500.
There are two levels of offenses higher in severity than a class C: a class B misdemeanor and a class A misdemeanor. A class B carries a maximum prison term of 180 days, while a class A may lead to a year in prison.
