Indiana Code 31-33-11-1. Conditions for release of child under investigation for abuse or neglect; expenses of extended hospital stay
(1) a child is subject to assessment by the department for reported child abuse or neglect;
Terms Used In Indiana Code 31-33-11-1
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
(3) the hospital has reported or has been informed of the report and assessment;
the hospital may not release the child to the child’s parent, guardian, custodian, or to a court approved placement until the hospital receives authorization or a copy of a court order from the department indicating that the child may be released to the child’s parent, guardian, custodian, or court approved placement.
(b) If the authorization that is granted under this section is verbal, the department shall send a letter to the hospital confirming that the department has granted authorization for the child’s release.
(c) The individual or third party payor responsible financially for the hospital stay of the child remains responsible for any extended stay under this section. If no party is responsible for the extended stay, the department shall pay the expenses of the extended hospital stay.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-11-6.5.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.234-2005, SEC.133; P.L.131-2009, SEC.51.