Any individual who has reason to believe that a child is a victim of child abuse or neglect must make a report. Call our toll-free hotline (1-800-800-5556) if you suspect child abuse or neglect. Anonymous reports are accepted. Failure to make a report can be a Class B misdemeanor.
The complete text of the mandatory reporting law. (IC 31-33-5-1 https://iga.in.gov/laws/current/ic/titles/31#31-33-5-1)
The complete text of the failing to report law. (IC 31-33-22-1 http://www.in.gov/legislative/ic/code/title31/ar33/ch22.html)
The complete text of the false reporting law. (IC 31-33-22-3 http://www.in.gov/legislative/ic/code/title31/ar33/ch22.html)