Indiana § 20-33-9-16 - Good faith
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 20-33-9-16 — Good faith, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-33-9-16. Good faith
Sec. 16. An individual making a report under sections 10 through 14 of this chapter or assisting in any requirement of sections 10 through 14 of this chapter is presumed to have acted in good faith.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-8.1-12.5-9.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.17.
IC 20-33-10Chapter 10. Repealed[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citations:
20-33-10-1formerly 20-10.1-29-0.520-33-10-2formerly 20-10.1-29-120-33-10-3formerly 20-10.1-29-220-33-10-4formerly 20-10.1-29-320-33-10-5formerly 20-10.1-29-4.]Repealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.267.
IC 20-33-11Chapter 11. RepealedRepealed by P.L.233-2015, SEC.268.
IC 20-33-12Chapter 12. Indiana Student Religious Civil Liberties
20-33-12-1Application of chapter 20-33-12-2Prohibition of discrimination 20-33-12-3Expression of religious beliefs in school work 20-33-12-4Religious expression at school 20-33-12-5Establishment of model policy 20-33-12-6Prohibition on required participation in religious activities 20-33-12-7Behavior contrary to citizenship or moral instruction 20-33-12-8Severability
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 20-33-9-16
What does Indiana Code § 20-33-9-16 cover?
Section 20-33-9-16 ("Good faith") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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