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IC 31-33-8-3 — Photographs and x-rays

Chapter 8. Investigation of Reports of Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect

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Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the department shall: (1) cause color photographs to be taken of the areas of trauma visible on a child who is subject to a report; and (2) if medically indicated, cause a radiological examination of the child to be performed. (b) If the law enforcement agency participates in the assessment, the law enforcement agency shall cause the color photographs to be taken as provided by this section. (c) The department shall reimburse the expenses of the photographs and x-rays.

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.234-2005, SEC.119; P.L.131-2009, SEC.44.

Source: official publisher (2026 edition)