"Screened out"
Ind. Code § 31-9-2.1-220.5
in effectSec. 220.5. "Screened out", with regard to a report of known or suspected child abuse or neglect under IC 31-33, means that the department:
(1) received the report under IC 31-33-7; and
(2) did not refer the report for investigation under IC 31-33-9 based on the department's determination that the report:
(A) lacked sufficient information;
(B) did not contain allegations of child abuse or neglect;
(C) contained duplicative allegations that were previously assessed by the department; or
(D) did not contain information indicating a current risk to a child.
As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.161.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/31Fetched: 10/17/2026