Written report; contents
Sec. 4. (a) The department shall make a written report of a child
who may be a victim of child abuse or neglect not later than
forty-eight (48) hours after receipt of the oral report required of
individuals by IC 31-33-5-4.
(b) Written reports under this section must be made on forms
supplied by the administrator. The written reports must include, if
known, the following information:
(1) The names and addresses of the following:
(A) The child.
(B) The child's parents, guardian, custodian, or other person
responsible for the child's care.
(2) The child's age and sex.
(3) The nature and apparent extent of the child's injuries, abuse,
or neglect, including any evidence of prior:
(A) injuries of the child; or
(B) abuse or neglect of the child or the child's siblings.
(4) The name of the person allegedly responsible for causing
the injury, abuse, or neglect.
(5) The source of the report.
(6) The person making the report and where the person can be
reached.
(7) The actions taken by the reporting source, including the
following:
(A) Taking of photographs and x-rays.
(B) Removal or keeping of the child.
(C) Notifying the coroner.
(8) The written documentation required by IC 31-34-2-3 if a
child was taken into custody without a court order.
(9) Any other information that:
(A) the director requires by rule; or
(B) the person making the report believes might be helpful.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.234-2005,
SEC.111.
Last modified: May 24, 2006