Law enforcement agency investigation and communication of
information
Sec. 7. (a) When a law enforcement agency receives an initial
report under IC 31-33-5-4 that a child may be a victim of child abuse
or neglect, the law enforcement agency shall:
(1) immediately communicate the report to the department,
whether or not the law enforcement agency has reason to
believe there exists an imminent danger to the child's health or
welfare; and
(2) conduct an immediate, onsite investigation of the report
along with the department whenever the law enforcement
agency has reason to believe that an offense has been
committed.
(b) In all cases, the law enforcement agency shall forward any
information, including copies of investigation reports, on incidents
of cases in which a child may be a victim of child abuse or neglect,
whether or not obtained under this article, to:
(1) the department; and
(2) the juvenile court under IC 31-34-7.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.234-2005,
SEC.115.
Last modified: May 24, 2006