Ind. Code § 31-33-22-5

Current through P.L. 171-2024
Section 31-33-22-5 - Access by accused to false report

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.

IC 31-33-22-5

Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-11-26.

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