§ 3204. — Central registry.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 25USC3204]
TITLE 25--INDIANS
CHAPTER 34--INDIAN CHILD PROTECTION AND FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION
Sec. 3204. Central registry
(a) Preparation of study
The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and
Human Services and the Attorney General of the United States, is hereby
authorized and directed to prepare a written study on the feasibility
of, and need for, the establishment of a Central Register for reports or
information on the abuse of children in Indian country.
(b) Content of study
The study conducted pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall
include, but shall not be limited to--
(1) the need for, and purpose of, a Central Register;
(2) the examination of due process implication of the
maintenance of such a register;
(3) the extension of access to information contained in the
register;
(4) the need and process for expunging information from the
register;
(5) the types, and duration of maintenance, of information in
the register; and
(6) the classes of persons who should be covered by such
register.
(c) Submission to Congress
The Secretary shall complete the study conducted pursuant to this
section and shall submit such study, together with recommendations and
draft legislation to implement such recommendations, to the Congress
within 180 days after November 28, 1990.
(Pub. L. 101-630, title IV, Sec. 405, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4549.)
