The 2026 Second Chance Index
How Indiana ranks for second chances
Indiana ranks 17th of 51 (tied) in the 2026 Second Chance Index, scoring 72 out of 100 for clearing a record, voting rights and where its felony line falls. That's 10.5 points above the median state (61.5). It shares the rank with New Jersey.
Built from Indiana's record-clearing, voting and felony-class records, last checked October 29, 2026. General information, not legal advice.
72 out of 100
- Clearing a record
- 45 / 50
- Voting rights
- 22 / 30
- Where the felony line falls
- 5 / 20
Every point Indiana earned and missed
Each line is a field we publish about Indiana, checked against state law and official guidance. The points are the index's; the method lists every one.
Clearing a record
45 of 50 points| What we score | Indiana | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Some records clear automatically | Limited automatic clearing | 10/15 |
| A general route to clear a felony | Yes | 12/12 |
| A general route to clear a misdemeanor | Yes | 8/8 |
| A way to clear a case with no conviction | Yes | 8/8 |
| A fee waiver on at least one route | Yes | 4/4 |
| A DUI conviction can be cleared | Yes | 3/3 |
Voting rights
22 of 30 points| What we score | Indiana | Points |
|---|---|---|
| When the vote comes back after a felony | After prison | 22/30 |
Where the felony line falls
5 of 20 points| What we score | Indiana | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Theft becomes a felony at | $750 | 2/10 |
| Repeat DUI becomes a felony | From the 2nd offense | 3/10 |
Where the 28 missing points are
- 8When the vote comes back after a felony: After prison
- 8Theft becomes a felony at: $750
- 7Repeat DUI becomes a felony: From the 2nd offense
- 5Some records clear automatically: Limited automatic clearing
The index scores what state law says, not how courts apply it. A lower score doesn't mean Indiana offers no relief; its pages list every route.
States ranked near Indiana
- #15New Mexico73
- #16Missouri72.5
- #17Indiana72
- #17New Jersey72
- #19Massachusetts71.5
Cite this page
Second Chance Index, "How Indiana ranks for second chances" https://secondchanceindex.com/state-rankings/indiana, checked October 29, 2026.