Section 31-37-21-3 - Admissibility of reports; opportunity to controvert report(a) Any report may be admitted into evidence to the extent that the report contains evidence of probative value even if the evidence would otherwise be excluded.(b) If a report contains information that should not be released to the child or the child's parent, guardian, custodian, or any other person who is entitled to receive a report under section 2 of this chapter, a factual summary of the report may be admitted.(c) The following shall be given a fair opportunity to controvert any part of the report admitted into evidence: (2) The child's parent, guardian, or custodian.(3) The person representing the interests of the state.(4) Any other person who is entitled to receive a report under section 2 of this chapter.Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-4-19(f) part.
As added by P.L. 1-1997, SEC.20. Amended by P.L. 138-2007, SEC.88.