The records of the juvenile court are available without a court order to an employee of the department of child services, a caseworker, or a juvenile probation officer conducting a criminal history check (as defined in IC 31-9-2.1-58 ) under IC 31-26-5-3 , IC 31-34 , or IC 31-37 to determine the appropriateness of an out-of-home placement for a:

1. (1) child at imminent risk of placement;
2. (2) child in need of services; or
3. (3) delinquent child.

As added by P.L.70-2004, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.234-2005, SEC.189; P.L.145-2006, SEC.360; P.L.145-2026, SEC.217.