Sec. 5. A person who is accused of committing child abuse or neglect is entitled to access to a report relevant to an alleged false accusation filed under this article if a court finds that the report:

(1) is unsubstantiated; and

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(2) was intentionally communicated to a law enforcement agency or the department by a person who knew the report was false.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-11-26.]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.234-2005, SEC.167.