Indiana Code
Chapter 22. Offenses; Access to Unsubstantiated False Reports
31-33-22-5. Access by Accused to False Report

Sec. 5. A person who is accused of committing child abuse or neglect is entitled to access to a report relevant to an alleged false accusation filed under this article if a court finds that the report:
(1) is unsubstantiated; and
(2) was intentionally communicated to a law enforcement agency or the department by a person who knew the report was false.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-11-26.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.234-2005, SEC.167.

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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

31-33-22-2. Obtaining Child Abuse Information Under False Pretenses; Knowingly Falsifying Records or Interfering With an Investigation

31-33-22-3. False Reports; Criminal and Civil Liability; Notification of Prosecuting Attorney

31-33-22-4. Failure to Notify of Name Change

31-33-22-5. Access by Accused to False Report