Sec. 4. A person who has a duty under this chapter to report that a child may be a victim of child abuse or neglect shall immediately make an oral or written report to:
(1) the department; or
(2) the local law enforcement agency.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-11-4.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.234-2005, SEC.107; P.L.183-2017, SEC.34.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 33. Juvenile Law: Reporting and Investigation of Child Abuse and Neglect
Chapter 5. Duty to Report Child Abuse or Neglect
31-33-5-1. Duty to Make Report
31-33-5-2. Report; Notification of Individual in Charge of Institution, School, Facility, or Agency
31-33-5-2.5. Notification of Individual in Charge of Hospital; Report
31-33-5-3. Effect of Compliance on Individual's Own Duty to Report
31-33-5-5. Prohibition on Policy That Restricts or Delays an Individual's Duty to Report