Section 607 – Health care provider photographs of child abuse or neglect.

• (1) A licensed physician, licensed physician assistant, medical examiner, peace officer, or public health officer or official may take a photograph of the areas of trauma visible on a child and, if medically indicated, perform radiological examinations.

• (2) A photograph may be taken of the premises or of an object relevant to a reported circumstance of child abuse or neglect.

• (3) A photograph, X-ray, or other medical record pertinent to an investigation for child abuse or neglect shall be made available to the division, law enforcement agencies, and the court.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 334, 2022 General Session