2013 Indiana Code TITLE 31. FAMILY LAW AND JUVENILE LAW ARTICLE 39. JUVENILE LAW: JUVENILE RECORDS CHAPTER 3. CONFIDENTIALITY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT RECORDS
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IC 31-39-3
Chapter 3. Confidentiality of Law Enforcement Records
IC 31-39-3-1
Application of chapter
Sec. 1. This chapter applies to all law enforcement records
involving allegations that a child is a delinquent child or a child in
need of services.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.22.
IC 31-39-3-2
Public access to juvenile delinquency records
Sec. 2. The following information contained in records involving
allegations of delinquency that would be a crime if committed by an
adult is considered public information:
(1) The nature of the offense allegedly committed and the
circumstances immediately surrounding the alleged offense,
including the time, location, and property involved.
(2) The identity of any victim.
(3) A description of the method of apprehension.
(4) Any instrument of physical force used.
(5) The identity of any officers assigned to the investigation,
except for the undercover units.
(6) The age and sex of any child apprehended or sought for the
alleged commission of the offense.
(7) The identity of a child, if the child is apprehended or sought
for the alleged commission of:
(A) an offense over which a juvenile court does not have
jurisdiction under IC 31-30-1-2 and IC 31-30-1-4; or
(B) an act specified under IC 31-30-3-3.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.22.
IC 31-39-3-3
Public inspection of records of child's detention in secure facility
Sec. 3. Records relating to the detention of any child in a secure
facility shall be open to public inspection.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.22.
IC 31-39-3-4
Confidentiality and access to law enforcement records
Sec. 4. (a) All law enforcement records except those described in
sections 2 and 3 of this chapter are confidential and are available
only in accordance with IC 31-39-4.
(b) Each law enforcement agency shall take appropriate actions
to protect the records described in subsection (a) from unauthorized
disclosure.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.22.
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