Indiana § 31-33-26-18 - Transfer of records to the index
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§ 31-33-26-18. Transfer of records to the index
Sec. 18. On July 1, 2007, all substantiated reports and other documents relating to child abuse or neglect cases contained in the child abuse registry under IC 31-33-17 (before its repeal) and the automated child protection system under IC 31-33-20 (before its repeal) shall be transferred to and be included in the child protection index. The department shall maintain and administer all reports and documents transferred to and included in the child protection index as provided in this chapter.
As added by P.L.138-2007, SEC.67.
IC 31-33-27Chapter 27. Expungement of Child Abuse or Neglect Reports
31-33-27-1"Expunge" or "Expungement" 31-33-27-2"Information" 31-33-27-3Expungement of records; retained information; adoption of rules 31-33-27-4Expungement of records; amended information 31-33-27-5Substantiated reports; perpetrator petitions for expungements 31-33-27-6Use of expunged records in civil action
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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