Indiana Statutes

§ 31-36-2-1 — Time for instituting investigation

Indiana § 31-36-2-1

JurisdictionIndiana

Art. 36JUVENILE LAW: MISSING CHILDREN

Ch. 2Investigation of Reports of Missing Children

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Ind. Code § 31-36-2-1 (2026).

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A law enforcement agency shall begin an investigation concerning the missing child not later than twenty-four

(24)hours after receiving notification that the child is missing. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-13-3(b).]

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Legislative History

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.19.

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