Indiana § 31-33-8-15 Provision of information by department of child services; no obligation
or liability for providing information

Indiana Statutes

§ 31-33-8-15 — Provision of information by department of child services; no obligation or liability for providing information

Indiana § 31-33-8-15

Art. 33JUVENILE LAW: REPORTING AND

Ch. 8Investigation of Reports of Suspected Child Abuse or

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Ind. Code § 31-33-8-15 (2026).

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(a)If the department classifies an assessment as unsubstantiated, the department may provide information about community service programs that provide respite care, voluntary guardianship, or other support services for families in crisis to the parent or guardian of the child who is the subject of the assessment.

(b)If the department provides information to a parent or guardian under subsection (a), the department may not initiate an investigation or assessment or substantiate an assessment of child abuse or neglect based solely on the provision of the information.

(c)If the department classifies an assessment as substantiated, the department may refer the parent or guardian to a community service program that provides respite care, voluntary guardianship, or other support services for

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(a) If the department classifies an assessment
as unsubstantiated, the department may provide information about
community service programs that provide respite care, voluntary
guardianship, or other support services for families in crisis to the
parent or guardian of the child who is the subject of the assessment.
(b) If the department provides information to a parent or guardian
under subsection (a), the department may not initiate an investigation
or assessment or substantiate an assessment of child abuse or neglect
based solely on the provision of the information.
(c) If the department classifies an assessment as substantiated, the
department may refer the parent or guardian to a community service
program that provides respite care, voluntary guardianship, or other
support services for families in crisis as appropriate to meet the needs
of the family.
(d) The provision of information by the department under
subsection (a) does not result in, or may not be considered to result in,
any obligation on the part of the department.
(e) The department is not liable for any action arising out of having
furnished the information in the manner required under subsection (a),
including any delegation of powers executed under IC 29-3-9-1.