Sec. 1. (a) A person who knowingly fails to make a report required by IC 31-33-5-1 commits a Class B misdemeanor.
(b) A person who knowingly fails to make a report required by IC 31-33-5-2 or IC 31-33-5-2.5 commits a Class B misdemeanor. This penalty is in addition to the penalty imposed by subsection (a).
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-11-20.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.183-2017, SEC.38.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 33. Juvenile Law: Reporting and Investigation of Child Abuse and Neglect
Chapter 22. Offenses; Access to Unsubstantiated False Reports
31-33-22-1. Failure to Make Report
31-33-22-3. False Reports; Criminal and Civil Liability; Notification of Prosecuting Attorney