(a) There is established within the department a Citizen Review Panel. The panel shall be composed of volunteer members who are broadly representative of the state, including members who have expertise in the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect. (b) The panel shall meet not less than once every three months. Meetings may […]
(a) The state panel shall evaluate the extent to which the department is effectively discharging its child protection responsibilities under (1) the state plan submitted to the United States Department of Health and Human Services under 42 U.S.C. 5106a(b); (2) child protection standards under federal and state laws; and (3) any other criteria that the […]
(a) The department shall provide the panel access to information on child abuse or neglect cases that is necessary for the panel to carry out its duties under AS 47.14.215. (b) The department shall serve as staff to the state panel as requested by the panel members.
(a) A person attending a meeting of the state panel or a member or staff of the state panel may not make any disclosure related to information obtained during a review by the state panel unless authorized under AS 47.10.092 or 47.10.093. (b) Meetings of the state panel are subject to AS 44.62.310 – 44.62.319 […]
The state panel shall conduct public outreach and gather public comment on current department procedures and practices involving children and family services.
(a) The state panel shall prepare and make available to the governor, the legislature, and the public an annual report containing a summary of the activities of the panel conducted under AS 47.14.205 – 47.14.295 and recommendations for the improvement of child protection services in the state. (b) Not later than six months after the […]
A violation under AS 47.14.235 is subject to a civil penalty of up to $2,500 for each violation.
A member of the state panel and a person who furnishes services to or advises the state panel is not liable for damages or other relief in an action involving the performance or failure to perform a duty or other activity of the state panel.
In AS 47.14.205 – 47.14.295, (1) “near fatality” has the meaning given in AS 47.10.990; (2) “state panel” means the Citizen Review Panel established under AS 47.14.205.
