Sec. 4. (a) Child abuse or neglect information may be expunged under this chapter if the probative value of the information is so doubtful as to outweigh the information's validity.
(b) Child abuse or neglect information shall be expunged if the information is determined to be unsubstantiated after:
(1) an investigation of a report of a child who may be a victim of child abuse or neglect by the department of child services; or
(2) a court proceeding.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-11-5(c).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.234-2005, SEC.190.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 39. Juvenile Law: Juvenile Records
Chapter 8. Expungement of Records Concerning Delinquent Child or Child in Need of Services
31-39-8-1. Application of Chapter
31-39-8-1.5. Exclusive Jurisdiction to Expunge Delinquency and Chins Findings
31-39-8-2. Standing; Electronic Records
31-39-8-3. Juvenile Expungement Procedure and Process
31-39-8-3.5. Automatic Expungement of Certain Juvenile Offenses
31-39-8-4. Expungement of Child Abuse or Neglect Information