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Sec. 4. (a) Child abuse or neglect information may be expunged under this chapter if the probative value of the information is so doubtful as to outweigh the information's validity.
(b) Child abuse or neglect information shall be expunged if the information is determined to be unsubstantiated after:
(1) an investigation of a report of a child who may be a victim of child abuse or neglect by the department of child services; or
(2) a court proceeding.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law § 31-39-8-4 - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-31-family-law-and-juvenile-law/in-code-sect-31-39-8-4/
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