Sec. 11.1. Subject to IC 31-33-8-7, the department shall have direct in-person contact with an alleged victim of child abuse or neglect not more than thirty (30) days before the department: (1) concludes an assessment under IC 31-33; or (2) dismisses or terminates a child in need of services case pending before a juvenile court. As added by P.L.37-2026, SEC.1.
Required direct in person contact
Ind. Code § 31-25-2-11.1, under General Duties of the Department of Child Services.
Ind. Code § 31-25-2-11.1