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 […]
Section 260E.23 — Documenting Interviews With Child Maltreatment Victims.
260E.23 DOCUMENTING INTERVIEWS WITH CHILD MALTREATMENT VICTIMS. Subdivision 1. Policy. It is the policy of this state to encourage adequate and accurate documentation of the number and content of interviews conducted with alleged child maltreatment victims during the course of a child maltreatment assessment or investigation, criminal investigation, or prosecution, and to discourage interviews that […]
Section 260E.24 — Conclusion Of Family Assessment Or Family Investigation By Local Welfare Agency.
260E.24 CONCLUSION OF FAMILY ASSESSMENT OR FAMILY INVESTIGATION BY LOCAL WELFARE AGENCY. Subdivision 1. Timing. The local welfare agency shall conclude the family assessment or the investigation within 45 days of the receipt of a report. The conclusion of the assessment or investigation may be extended to permit the completion of a criminal investigation or […]
Section 260E.09 — Reporting Requirements.
260E.09 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. (a) An oral report shall be made immediately by telephone or otherwise. An oral report made by a person required under section 260E.06, subdivision 1, to report shall be followed within 72 hours, exclusive of weekends and holidays, by a report in writing to the appropriate police department, the county sheriff, the […]
Section 260E.10 — Notification To Reporters.
260E.10 NOTIFICATION TO REPORTERS. Subdivision 1. Screening notification. If requested, the agency responsible for assessing or investigating a report shall inform the reporter within ten days after the report was made, either orally or in writing, whether the report was accepted or not. If the responsible agency determines the report does not constitute a report […]
Section 260E.11 — Agency Designated To Receive Reports.
260E.11 AGENCY DESIGNATED TO RECEIVE REPORTS. Subdivision 1. Reports of maltreatment in facility. A person mandated to report child maltreatment occurring within a licensed facility shall report the information to the agency responsible for licensing or certifying the facility under sections 144.50 to 144.58, 241.021, and 245A.01 to 245A.16; or chapter 144H, 245D, or 245H; […]