Section 40-11-12. – Award of custody.
§ 40-11-12. Award of custody. (a) If the court shall find that a child is abused or neglected within the meaning of this chapter, the court shall by decree duly enter process as follows. (b) Place the child under the supervision of the department in his or her own home if the court makes a […]
Section 40-11-12.1. – Family court review.
§ 40-11-12.1. Family court review. (a) Within a period of twelve (12) months after a child is placed in the care of the department of children, youth and families pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or § 14-1-5, or §§ 42-72-14 and 14-1-11.1, and the child has resided in foster care or, pursuant to […]
Section 40-11-12.2. – Permanency plan — Order of court.
§ 40-11-12.2. Permanency plan — Order of court. (a) At every regularly scheduled family court review and/or permanency hearing of any child found to be abused or neglected under § 40-11-12, or dependent under § 14-1-34, the department shall present a written reunification and/or permanency plan to the court for approval. The plan shall include […]
Section 40-11-12.3. – Guardianship subsidy.
§ 40-11-12.3. Guardianship subsidy. The state may make funds available through the department of children, youth and families for special reimbursement to guardians appointed pursuant to this chapter. These funds will be disbursed in accordance with the guidelines to be promulgated by the department of children, youth and families. History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 195, […]
Section 40-11-4. – Immunity from liability.
§ 40-11-4. Immunity from liability. Any person participating in good faith in making a report pursuant to this chapter shall have immunity from any liability, civil or criminal, that might otherwise be incurred or imposed. Any participant shall have the same immunity with respect to participation in any judicial proceeding resulting from the report. History […]
Section 40-11-5. – Protective custody by physician or law enforcement officer.
§ 40-11-5. Protective custody by physician or law enforcement officer. (a) Any physician or duly certified registered nurse practitioner treating a child who has suffered physical injury that appears to have been caused by other than accidental means, or a child suffering from malnutrition or sexual molestation, shall have the right to keep the child […]
Section 40-11-6. – Report by physicians and healthcare providers of abuse or neglect.
§ 40-11-6. Report by physicians and healthcare providers of abuse or neglect. (a) When any physician, duly certified registered nurse practitioner, or other healthcare provider is involved in the delivery or care of infants born with, or identified as being affected by, substance abuse or withdrawal symptoms resulting from prenatal drug exposure or a fetal […]
Section 40-11-6.1. – Penalty for failure to report or perform required act.
§ 40-11-6.1. Penalty for failure to report or perform required act. Any person, official, physician, or institution required by this chapter to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect or to perform any other act who knowingly fails to do so or who knowingly prevents any person acting reasonably from doing so shall be […]
Section 40-11-7. – Investigation of reports — Petition for removal from custody — Report to child advocate — Attorney general — Court-appointed special advocate — Children’s advocacy center.
§ 40-11-7. Investigation of reports — Petition for removal from custody — Report to child advocate — Attorney general — Court-appointed special advocate — Children’s advocacy center. (a) The department shall investigate reports of child abuse and neglect made under this chapter in accordance with the rules the department has promulgated and in order to […]
Section 40-11-7.1. – Family court proceedings.
§ 40-11-7.1. Family court proceedings. (a) The family court shall, upon the filing of an ex parte petition, hereunder, immediately take any action it deems necessary or appropriate for the protection of the child, or children, suspected of being abused or neglected, including the removal of the child, or children, from the custody of the […]