CHAPTER 3. CONFIDENTIALITY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT RECORDS

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.