# Ind. Code § 35-36-10-3: Child sexual abuse material must remain in custody of the state or the court

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A36_C10_S35-36-10-3

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 35-36-10-3
- **Heading:** Child sexual abuse material must remain in custody of the state or the court
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 35 / Article 36 / Chapter 10 / Section 35-36-10-3

## Text

Sec. 3. In any criminal proceeding or civil proceeding, material constituting child sex abuse material must remain in the custody of the state or the court.

As added by P.L.148-2011, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.218-2025, SEC.13; P.L.92-2026, SEC.25.

## Nearby sections

- [Ind. Code § 35-36-10-1 Application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A36_C10_S35-36-10-1.md)
- [Ind. Code § 35-36-10-2 "Child sexual abuse material"](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A36_C10_S35-36-10-2.md)
- [Ind. Code § 35-36-10-3 Child sexual abuse material must remain in custody of the state or the court](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A36_C10_S35-36-10-3.md)
- [Ind. Code § 35-36-10-4 Reproducing child sexual abuse material not permitted](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A36_C10_S35-36-10-4.md)
- [Ind. Code § 35-36-10-5 Defendant's examination of child sexual abuse material permitted only in court or law enforcement facility](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T35_A36_C10_S35-36-10-5.md)

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