22 §4017. Discrimination
§4017. Discrimination No person may be discriminated against by any employer in any way for participating in good faith in reporting under this subchapter or in a related child protection investigation or proceeding. [PL 1983, c. 354, §4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 354, §4 (NEW).
22 §4037. Authority of custodian
§4037. Authority of custodian When custody of the child is ordered to the department or other custodian under a preliminary or final protection order, the custodian has full custody of the child subject to the terms of the order and other applicable law. [PL 2015, c. 187, §1 (NEW).] 1. Adoption. Custody does not […]
22 §4018. Abandoned child; safe haven provider
§4018. Abandoned child; safe haven provider 1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. “Medical services provider” means an individual certified, registered or licensed in the healing arts, including, but not limited to, a physician, nurse, podiatrist, optometrist, chiropractor, physical therapist, dentist, […]
22 §4037-A. Extended care
§4037-A. Extended care 1. Extended care requirements. A person who is 18, 19, 20, 21 or 22 years of age and who attained 18 years of age while in the care and custody of the department may continue to receive care and support if the person: A. Is enrolled in secondary school or its […]
22 §4019. Child advocacy centers
§4019. Child advocacy centers This section governs the establishment, organization and duties of child advocacy centers to coordinate the investigation and prosecution of child sexual abuse and other child abuse and neglect and the referral of victims of child sexual abuse and other child abuse and neglect for treatment. [PL 2013, c. 364, §1 […]
22 §4021. Investigations
§4021. Investigations 1. Subpoenas and obtaining criminal history. The commissioner, the commissioner’s delegate or the legal counsel for the department may: A. Issue subpoenas requiring persons to disclose or provide to the department information or records in their possession that are necessary and relevant to an investigation of a report of suspected abuse or […]
22 §4022. Voluntary care
§4022. Voluntary care On the written request of a person responsible for the child, the department may care for that child for a specified period by agreement, unless a custodian objects. Voluntary care agreements shall not affect custody. The department may require reimbursement from a parent or custodian for these services. [PL 1979, c. […]
22 §4023. Short-term emergency services
§4023. Short-term emergency services 1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings. A. “Agency” means a person with a contract or written agreement with the department to provide short-term emergency services. [PL 1979, c. 733, §18 (NEW).] B. “Short-term emergency services” means […]
22 §4024. Department responsible for required services
§4024. Department responsible for required services If the department requires that a child receive mental health services or other medical services as an alternative to the initiation of a child protection proceeding, the department shall inform the person responsible for the child that the services must be approved by the department. If the person responsible […]
22 §4031. Jurisdiction; venue
§4031. Jurisdiction; venue 1. Jurisdiction. The following provisions govern jurisdiction. A. The District Court has jurisdiction over child protection proceedings and jurisdiction over petitions for adoption from permanency guardianship filed by the department. [PL 2011, c. 402, §3 (AMD).] B. The Probate Court and the Superior Court have concurrent jurisdiction to act on […]