Indiana § 16-49-2-1 - Child fatality committee established in each county; membership
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§ 16-49-2-1. Child fatality committee established in each county; membership
Sec. 1. A child fatality committee is established in each county and consists of the following members:
(1) The prosecuting attorney of the county or a representative of the prosecuting attorney.
(2) The county coroner or a deputy coroner of the county representing the county coroner.
(3) A representative from:
(A) a county health department established under IC 16-20-2;
(B) a health and hospital corporation established under IC 16-22-8; or
(C) a multiple county health department established under IC 16-20-3;
that is located in or serves the county.
(4) A representative from the department of child services.
(5) A representative of law enforcement from the county.
As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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