- (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), 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 or written report required of individuals by IC 31-33-5-4 .
- (b) The department shall make a written report of a child who is a missing child (as defined in IC 10-13-5-4 ) not later than twenty-four
- (24) hours after receipt of the oral or written report required of individuals by IC 31-33-5-4 .
- (c) 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) If the report concerns a missing child, any information concerning the time and circumstances related to the child becoming a missing child, including the child's last known location.
(10) Any other information that:
- (A) the director requires by rule; or
(B) the person making the report believes might be helpful.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-11-5(a).]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.234-2005, SEC.111; P.L.183-2017, SEC.36.