Can you call CPS anonymously in Indiana?
Indiana law requires any adult who suspects a child is being abused or neglected to report those suspicions to state or local law enforcement. Reports can be made anonymously 24/7 via the Indiana Department of Child Services hotline: 1-800-800-5556.
What is considered child neglect in Indiana?
Indiana law ยง 35-46-1-4 considers a person to have neglected a dependent under the age of 17 if they knowingly or intentionally put the dependent in a situation that endangers the child’s life, abandons or cruelly confines the dependent, or deprives the dependent of an education as prescribed by the law.
How do I contact CPS in Indiana?
1-800-800-5556. If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, call the Indiana Department of Child Services’ Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline today. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays. You can report abuse and neglect anonymously.
Can you find out who called CPS on you in Indiana?
CPS reports are confidential and there is no legal way to find out who made the complaint.
How long does CPS have to investigate a case in Indiana?
approximately 45 days
In most instances, Child Protective Services has approximately 45 days to investigate reports of neglect, dependency and abuse. If the investigation takes longer than 45 days the agency must promptly notify the family about the extension.
What can CPS not do in Indiana?
CPS cannot test you for drugs without your consent. You cannot be forced to submit to a drug test without your consent unless they have a court order. However, there are many good reasons to consider giving consent to a drug test.
What are my rights with CPS in Indiana?
Right to be represented by an attorney at each court proceeding on the CHINS petition. The right to cross-examine witnesses at each court proceeding on the CHINS petition. The right to present evidence on your own behalf at each court proceeding on the CHINS petition. Right not to make incriminating statements.