Section 260E.27 — Consultation With The County Attorney.
260E.27 CONSULTATION WITH THE COUNTY ATTORNEY. The local welfare agency shall consult with the county attorney to determine the appropriateness of filing a petition alleging the child is in need of protection or services under section 260C.007, subdivision 6, if: (1) the family does not accept or comply with a plan for child protective services; […]
Section 260E.28 — Conducting Investigation In Facility Or School.
260E.28 CONDUCTING INVESTIGATION IN FACILITY OR SCHOOL. Subdivision 1. Immediate investigation for alleged maltreatment in a facility. (a) The commissioner of human services, health, or education, whichever is responsible for investigating the report, shall immediately investigate if the report alleges that: (1) a child who is in the care of a facility as defined in […]
Section 260E.29 — Notification Requirements For Schools And Facilities.
260E.29 NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOLS AND FACILITIES. Subdivision 1. Notification requirements for school facility. (a) Notwithstanding section 260E.09, the commissioner of education must inform the parent, guardian, or legal custodian of the child who is the subject of a report of alleged maltreatment in a school facility within ten days of receiving the report, either […]
Section 260E.16 — Timeline For Screening.
260E.16 TIMELINE FOR SCREENING. (a) The local welfare agency shall determine if the report is to be screened in or out as soon as possible but in no event longer than 24 hours after the report is received. (b) When determining whether a report will be screened in or out, the agency receiving the report […]
Section 260E.17 — Response Path Assignment.
260E.17 RESPONSE PATH ASSIGNMENT. Subdivision 1. Local welfare agency. (a) Upon receipt of a report, the local welfare agency shall determine whether to conduct a family assessment or an investigation as appropriate to prevent or provide a remedy for maltreatment. (b) The local welfare agency shall conduct an investigation when the report involves sexual abuse […]
Section 260E.18 — Notice To Child’s Tribe.
260E.18 NOTICE TO CHILD’S TRIBE. The local welfare agency shall provide immediate notice, according to section 260.761, subdivision 2, to an Indian child’s tribe when the agency has reason to believe the family assessment or investigation may involve an Indian child. For purposes of this section, “immediate notice” means notice provided within 24 hours. History: […]
Section 260E.19 — Conflict Of Interest.
260E.19 CONFLICT OF INTEREST. (a) A potential conflict of interest related to assisting in an investigation or assessment under this chapter resulting in a direct or shared financial interest with a child maltreatment treatment provider or resulting from a personal or family relationship with a party in the investigation must be considered by the local […]
Section 260E.20 — Agency Duties Regarding Investigation And Assessment.
260E.20 AGENCY DUTIES REGARDING INVESTIGATION AND ASSESSMENT. Subdivision 1. General duties. (a) The local welfare agency shall offer services to prevent future maltreatment, safeguarding and enhancing the welfare of the maltreated child, and supporting and preserving family life whenever possible. (b) If the report alleges a violation of a criminal statute involving maltreatment or child […]
Section 260E.21 — Screened Out Reports.
260E.21 SCREENED OUT REPORTS. Subdivision 1. Records. A report that is screened out must be maintained according to section 260E.35, subdivision 6, paragraph (b). Subd. 2. Offer of social services. A local welfare agency or agency responsible for investigating or assessing a report may use a screened out report for making an offer of social […]
Section 260E.22 — Interviews.
260E.22 INTERVIEWS. Subdivision 1. Authority to interview. (a) The agency responsible for assessing or investigating reports of maltreatment has the authority to interview the child, the person or persons responsible for the child’s care, the alleged offender, and any other person with knowledge of the maltreatment for the purpose of gathering facts, assessing safety and […]