Sec. 7. If a law enforcement agency detains an alleged victim of an offense under this chapter who is less than eighteen (18) years of age, the law enforcement agency shall immediately notify the department of child services that the alleged victim:

(1) has been detained; and

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(2) may be a victim of child abuse or neglect.

As added by P.L.144-2018, SEC.32.