Indiana Statutes
§ 12-10-3-8.5 — Reporting of observed or suspected animal cruelty, abandonment, or neglect
Indiana § 12-10-3-8.5
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Bluebook
Ind. Code § 12-10-3-8.5 (2026).
Text
5.
(a)If, during an investigation under section
8 of this chapter, an adult protective services unit observes, or has
reason to believe, that an animal is a victim of animal cruelty,
abandonment, or neglect, the adult protective services unit may make
a report of the observed or suspected animal cruelty, abandonment, or
neglect to:
(1)the local law enforcement agency; or
(2)the local animal control officer.
(b)The information provided in a report under subsection (a) must
include the following:
(1)A name and description of the animal and the animal's
condition.
(2)The name and contact number, if known, of the owner or
custodian of the animal.
(3)The address or location of the observed or suspected animal
cruelty, abandonment, or neglect.
(4)The nature and apparent extent of the obs
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Legislative History
As added by P.L.106-2018, SEC.1.
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Establishment of bureau§ 12-10-1-2
Purpose§ 12-10-1-3
Administration of programs§ 12-10-1-4
Duties§ 12-10-1-5
Coordination of services with area agencies§ 12-10-1-6
Area agencies; duties; coverage area changes§ 12-10-10-1
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