01828928_d_Abuse_and_Neglect__Main_Page_Central_Child_Abuse_Registries_Reports_Included
[State] IN [Central Registry Required] Yes [Level of Evidence] Credible [Expungement Rules] Expunged within 10 days if hearing officer finds it to be unsubstantiated, if court determines no CAN, criminal charges dismissed or result in not guilty verdict, No later than 6 months after name entered for failure to participate in a services agreement, not later than 20 years after court determines child in need of services or when victim reaches age 24. Expunged immediately for administrative or clerical error; 20 years or until victim reaches 24 years of age (if court adjudicated), or 180 days for unsubstantiated cases. Administrative hearing may be requested within 30 days after notified of substantiated. Conducted by Administrative hearing officer. Department has burden of proof. Appeal made to Judicial Court. Perpetrator notified of placement on central registry. Not required to notify perpetrator of disposition decision. [Reports Included] 
Substantiated; informal adjustment made after 180 days if family fails to comply with services.
Interim Report, Feasibility Study of a National Registry of Child Abuse and Neglect: Main Page
Reports Included