§ 31-33-8-1 Investigations by the department of child services; time of initiation; investigations of child care ministries
§ 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 Scope of assessment by department of child services; order for access to home, school, or other place, or for mental or physical examinations; petition to interview child; order; requirements
§ 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
§ 31-33-8-15 Provision of information by department of child services; no obligation or liability for providing information
§ 31-33-8-16 Voluntary service referral agreements
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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 31 > Article 33 > Chapter 8 - Investigation of Reports of Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect

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