Indiana § 16-49-4-1 - Statewide child fatality review committee established

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§ 16-49-4-1. Statewide child fatality review committee established

Sec. 1. The statewide child fatality review committee is established to:

(1) identify similarities, trends, and factual patterns concerning the deaths of children in Indiana;

(2) create strategies and make recommendations for the prevention of injuries to and deaths of children;

(3) provide expertise, consultation, guidance, and training to local child fatality review teams; and

(4) advise and educate the legislature, governor, and public on the status of child fatalities in Indiana.

As added by P.L.119-2013, SEC.3.

Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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