Indiana Code Title 12. Human Services § 12-10-3-8.5

Sec. 8.5. (a) If, during an investigation under section 8 of this chapter, an adult protective services unit observes, or has reason to believe, that an animal is a victim of animal cruelty, abandonment, or neglect, the adult protective services unit may make a report of the observed or suspected animal cruelty, abandonment, or neglect to:

(b) The information provided in a report under subsection (a) must include the following:

(c) This section does not impose a duty or obligation on the adult protective services unit to investigate known or suspected animal cruelty, abandonment, or neglect.

(d) An adult protective services unit that makes a report of an animal that may be a victim of animal cruelty, abandonment, or neglect is immune from any civil or criminal liability unless the adult protective services unit made the report as a result of gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct.

(e) The identity of any adult protective services unit that makes a report under this section is confidential.

(f) This section does not expand or limit other laws concerning confidentiality requirements.