Sec. 5. (a) A superintendent who receives a written report of an alleged violation of section 3 of this chapter shall begin an investigation within twenty-four (24) hours after receipt of the written report.

     (b) In accordance with IC 31-33, the superintendent shall report the alleged violation of section 3 of this chapter to either of the following:

(1) The department of child services if the alleged victim is less than eighteen (18) years of age.

(2) The adult protective services unit designated under IC 12-10-3 if the alleged victim is at least eighteen (18) years of age.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-1-2(c).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.202; P.L.5-1993, SEC.215; P.L.1-1997, SEC.85; P.L.234-2005, SEC.78.