Sec. 2. (a) Upon the receipt of each report under this chapter of known or suspected child abuse, the department shall contact the law enforcement agency in the appropriate jurisdiction.
(b) The law enforcement agency, with the department, shall conduct an immediate onsite investigation of the report if the law enforcement agency has reason to believe that an offense has been committed. The law enforcement agency shall investigate the alleged child abuse or neglect under this chapter in the same manner that the law enforcement agency conducts any other criminal investigation.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-11-11(d) part.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.234-2005, SEC.118.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 33. Juvenile Law: Reporting and Investigation of Child Abuse and Neglect
Chapter 8. Investigation of Reports of Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect
31-33-8-2. Investigations by Law Enforcement Agencies
31-33-8-3. Photographs and X-Rays
31-33-8-4. Notice to Prosecuting Attorney of Reports Involving Child's Death
31-33-8-5. Forwarding Copies of Reports to Prosecuting Attorney
31-33-8-6. Investigatory Duties of Department of Child Services; Purpose
31-33-8-7.5. Reporting of Observed or Suspected Animal Cruelty, Abandonment, or Neglect
31-33-8-8. Order for Child's Immediate Removal; Preparation of Investigative Report
31-33-8-9. Provision of Copies of Investigative Report by Department of Child Services
31-33-8-10. Provision of Information and Copies of Investigative Report by Law Enforcement Agency
31-33-8-11. Law Enforcement Agency's Duty to Release Information to Department of Child Services
31-33-8-12. Classifying Reports as Substantiated or Unsubstantiated
31-33-8-13. Court Findings to Be Entered in the Child Protection Index