# Ind. Code § 31-34-3-5: Immediate needs of child as first priority of department of child services

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T31_A34_C3_S31-34-3-5

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 31-34-3-5
- **Heading:** Immediate needs of child as first priority of department of child services
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 31 / Article 34 / Chapter 3 / Section 31-34-3-5

## Text

Sec. 5. The department of child services must have as the department's first priority the immediate needs of the child for medical care, shelter, food, or other crisis services.

[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-4.5(c).]

As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.234-2005, SEC.175.

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