Sec. 11. (a) If a court having jurisdiction over a child in need of services case under IC 31-34 has determined or is anticipated to determine whether:
(1) a report of suspected child abuse or neglect is properly substantiated;
(2) child abuse or neglect occurred; or
(3) any person was a perpetrator of child abuse or neglect;
the determination of the court is binding.
(b) The administrative hearing under this chapter shall be stayed pending an anticipated action by the court.
(c) A person named as a perpetrator in a report of suspected child abuse or neglect is not entitled to an administrative hearing under this chapter if a court has determined that:
(1) the alleged child abuse or neglect did not occur; or
(2) the person was not a perpetrator of the alleged child abuse or neglect.
(d) The administrative hearing under this chapter shall be stayed pending the conclusion of any program of informal adjustment entered into by the perpetrator of the alleged child abuse or neglect.
As added by P.L.138-2007, SEC.67. Amended by P.L.48-2012, SEC.54.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 33. Juvenile Law: Reporting and Investigation of Child Abuse and Neglect
Chapter 26. Child Protection Index
31-33-26-0.5. "Administrative Hearing Officer"
31-33-26-1. "Child Care Provider"; "Index"
31-33-26-2. Establishment and Maintenance of Child Protection Index
31-33-26-4. Case History File; Automatic Search Requirements
31-33-26-6. Data Storage and Retrieval Requirements
31-33-26-10. Administration of Index
31-33-26-12. Criminal Charges Against a Perpetrator; Entitlement to Administrative Hearings
31-33-26-13. Adoption of Rules
31-33-26-14. Amendment or Expungement From Index of Inaccurate Report
31-33-26-15. Expungement and Amendment of Record Procedures