Indiana Code 31-33-9-1. Written protocol or agreement designating agency primarily responsible for investigation
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Sec. 1. (a) Through a written protocol or agreement, the department shall designate the public or private agencies primarily responsible for investigating reports involving a child who:
(2) is under the care of a public or private institution.
(1) may be a victim of child abuse or neglect; and
Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-33-9-1
- Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(b) The designated agency must be different from and separately administered from the agency involved in the alleged act or omission. Subject to this limitation, the agency:
(1) may be:
(A) the department; or
(B) a law enforcement agency; and
(2) may not be the office of the prosecuting attorney.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-11-16(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.234-2005, SEC.128.