Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the department shall:
(1) cause color photographs to be taken of the areas of trauma visible on a child who is subject to a report; and
(2) if medically indicated, cause a radiological examination of the child to be performed.
(b) If the law enforcement agency participates in the assessment, the law enforcement agency shall cause the color photographs to be taken as provided by this section.
(c) The department shall reimburse the expenses of the photographs and x-rays.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-11-11(e).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.234-2005, SEC.119; P.L.131-2009, SEC.44.
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