Sec. 8. (a) If, before the assessment is complete, the opinion of the law enforcement agency or the department is that immediate removal is necessary to protect the child from further abuse or neglect, the juvenile court may issue an order under IC 31-32-13 . (b) The department shall make a complete written report of the assessment. (c) If a law enforcement agency participates in the assessment, the law enforcement agency shall also make a complete written report of the assessment. [Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-6-11-11(i).]
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