Case history file; automatic search requirements

Sec. 4. (a) In addition to the components described in section 3 of this chapter, the index must have the capability to maintain a case history file.

(b) Whenever a person enters a new child abuse or neglect report into the index, the index must have the capability to automatically search for reports that match the name of the:

(1) perpetrator;

(2) victim; or

(3) person who is legally responsible for the victim's welfare;

with the persons named in the new report as described in this chapter.

(c) If the index identifies a previous, substantiated report, the index must have the capability to transfer the report to the county where the new report originated not later than twenty-four (24) hours after receipt of the new report. If a previous, matching report is located, a case history extract must be made available to the assigned caseworker.

As added by P.L.138-2007, SEC.67.