Indiana Statutes

§ 31-33-22-5 — Access by accused to false report

Indiana § 31-33-22-5
JurisdictionIndiana
Art. 33JUVENILE LAW: REPORTING AND
Ch. 22Offenses; Access to Unsubstantiated False Reports

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Ind. Code § 31-33-22-5 (2026).

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A person who is accused of committing child abuse or neglect is entitled to access to a report relevant to an alleged false accusation filed under this article if a court finds that the report:

(1)is unsubstantiated; and
(2)was intentionally communicated to a law enforcement agency or the department by a person who knew the report was false. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-11-26.]

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Legislative History

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.234-2005, SEC.167.

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