(b) The law enforcement agency, with the department, shall conduct an immediate onsite investigation of the report if the law enforcement agency has reason to believe that an offense has been committed. The law enforcement agency shall investigate the alleged child abuse or neglect under this chapter in the same manner that the law enforcement agency conducts any other criminal investigation.[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-11-11(d) part.]As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.234-2005, SEC.118.
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